Add 14/5 and 15/24
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 15/24
14/5 + 15/24 is 137/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
14/5 = 14 × 24/5 × 24 = 336/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
336/120 + 75/120 = 336 + 75/120 = 411/120 - 411/120 simplified gives 137/40
- So, 14/5 + 15/24 = 137/40
In mixed form: 317/40
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