Add 15/28 and 2/24
15/28 + 2/24 is 13/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
15/28 = 15 × 6/28 × 6 = 90/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
2/24 = 2 × 7/24 × 7 = 14/168 - Add the two like fractions:
90/168 + 14/168 = 90 + 14/168 = 104/168 - 104/168 simplified gives 13/21
- So, 15/28 + 2/24 = 13/21
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