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Add 4/24 and 15/3

1st number: 4/24, 2nd number: 5 0/3

4/24 + 15/3 is 31/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 3 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    4/24 = 4 × 1/24 × 1 = 4/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    15/3 = 15 × 8/3 × 8 = 120/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/24 + 120/24 = 4 + 120/24 = 124/24
  5. 124/24 simplified gives 31/6
  6. So, 4/24 + 15/3 = 31/6
    In mixed form: 51/6

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