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Add 1/8 and 15/24

1/8 + 15/24 is 3/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    1/8 = 1 × 3/8 × 3 = 3/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    15/24 = 15 × 1/24 × 1 = 15/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/24 + 15/24 = 3 + 15/24 = 18/24
  5. 18/24 simplified gives 3/4
  6. So, 1/8 + 15/24 = 3/4

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