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Add 8/24 and 30/36

8/24 + 30/36 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 36 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    8/24 = 8 × 3/24 × 3 = 24/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    30/36 = 30 × 2/36 × 2 = 60/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/72 + 60/72 = 24 + 60/72 = 84/72
  5. 84/72 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 8/24 + 30/36 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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