Add 14/15 and 20/24
14/15 + 20/24 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
14/15 = 14 × 8/15 × 8 = 112/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120 - Add the two like fractions:
112/120 + 100/120 = 112 + 100/120 = 212/120 - 212/120 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 14/15 + 20/24 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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