Add 12/15 and 10/24
12/15 + 10/24 is 73/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
12/15 = 12 × 8/15 × 8 = 96/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Add the two like fractions:
96/120 + 50/120 = 96 + 50/120 = 146/120 - 146/120 simplified gives 73/60
- So, 12/15 + 10/24 = 73/60
In mixed form: 113/60
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