Add 6/5 and 15/24
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 15/24
6/5 + 15/24 is 73/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
6/5 = 6 × 24/5 × 24 = 144/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
144/120 + 75/120 = 144 + 75/120 = 219/120 - 219/120 simplified gives 73/40
- So, 6/5 + 15/24 = 73/40
In mixed form: 133/40
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