Add 15/5 and 9/24
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 9/24
15/5 + 9/24 is 27/8.
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,
15/5 = 15 × 24/5 × 24 = 360/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
360/120 + 45/120 = 360 + 45/120 = 405/120 - 405/120 simplified gives 27/8
- So, 15/5 + 9/24 = 27/8
In mixed form: 33/8
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