Add 80/30 and 10/24
1st number: 2 20/30, 2nd number: 10/24
80/30 + 10/24 is 37/12.
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,
80/30 = 80 × 4/30 × 4 = 320/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Add the two like fractions:
320/120 + 50/120 = 320 + 50/120 = 370/120 - 370/120 simplified gives 37/12
- So, 80/30 + 10/24 = 37/12
In mixed form: 31/12
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