Add 9/24 and 28/30
9/24 + 28/30 is 157/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
28/30 = 28 × 4/30 × 4 = 112/120 - Add the two like fractions:
45/120 + 112/120 = 45 + 112/120 = 157/120 - So, 9/24 + 28/30 = 157/120
In mixed form: 137/120
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