Add 24/15 and 49/8
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 6 1/8
24/15 + 49/8 is 309/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
24/15 = 24 × 8/15 × 8 = 192/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
49/8 = 49 × 15/8 × 15 = 735/120 - Add the two like fractions:
192/120 + 735/120 = 192 + 735/120 = 927/120 - 927/120 simplified gives 309/40
- So, 24/15 + 49/8 = 309/40
In mixed form: 729/40
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