Add 24/15 and 27/12
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 2 3/12
24/15 + 27/12 is 77/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
24/15 = 24 × 4/15 × 4 = 96/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
27/12 = 27 × 5/12 × 5 = 135/60 - Add the two like fractions:
96/60 + 135/60 = 96 + 135/60 = 231/60 - 231/60 simplified gives 77/20
- So, 24/15 + 27/12 = 77/20
In mixed form: 317/20
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