Add 8/30 and 14/24
8/30 + 14/24 is 17/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
8/30 = 8 × 4/30 × 4 = 32/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Add the two like fractions:
32/120 + 70/120 = 32 + 70/120 = 102/120 - 102/120 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 8/30 + 14/24 = 17/20
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