Add 24/15 and 25/30
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 25/30
24/15 + 25/30 is 73/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
24/15 = 24 × 2/15 × 2 = 48/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
25/30 = 25 × 1/30 × 1 = 25/30 - Add the two like fractions:
48/30 + 25/30 = 48 + 25/30 = 73/30 - So, 24/15 + 25/30 = 73/30
In mixed form: 213/30
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