Add 4/24 and 15/5
1st number: 4/24, 2nd number: 3 0/5
4/24 + 15/5 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
15/5 = 15 × 24/5 × 24 = 360/120 - Add the two like fractions:
20/120 + 360/120 = 20 + 360/120 = 380/120 - 380/120 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 4/24 + 15/5 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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