Add 10/24 and 5/15
10/24 + 5/15 is 3/4.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 8/15 × 8 = 40/120 - Add the two like fractions:
50/120 + 40/120 = 50 + 40/120 = 90/120 - 90/120 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 10/24 + 5/15 = 3/4
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