Add 15/4 and 10/24
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 10/24
15/4 + 10/24 is 25/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
15/4 = 15 × 6/4 × 6 = 90/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
10/24 = 10 × 1/24 × 1 = 10/24 - Add the two like fractions:
90/24 + 10/24 = 90 + 10/24 = 100/24 - 100/24 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 15/4 + 10/24 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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