Add 10/24 and 14/15
10/24 + 14/15 is 27/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
14/15 = 14 × 8/15 × 8 = 112/120 - Add the two like fractions:
50/120 + 112/120 = 50 + 112/120 = 162/120 - 162/120 simplified gives 27/20
- So, 10/24 + 14/15 = 27/20
In mixed form: 17/20
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