Add 12/15 and 3/24
12/15 + 3/24 is 37/40.
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,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120 - Add the two like fractions:
96/120 + 15/120 = 96 + 15/120 = 111/120 - 111/120 simplified gives 37/40
- So, 12/15 + 3/24 = 37/40
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