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Add 8/30 and 24/9

1st number: 8/30, 2nd number: 2 6/9

8/30 + 24/9 is 44/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    8/30 = 8 × 3/30 × 3 = 24/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    24/9 = 24 × 10/9 × 10 = 240/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/90 + 240/90 = 24 + 240/90 = 264/90
  5. 264/90 simplified gives 44/15
  6. So, 8/30 + 24/9 = 44/15
    In mixed form: 214/15

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