Add 12/2 and 24/15
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 1 9/15
12/2 + 24/15 is 38/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
12/2 = 12 × 15/2 × 15 = 180/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
24/15 = 24 × 2/15 × 2 = 48/30 - Add the two like fractions:
180/30 + 48/30 = 180 + 48/30 = 228/30 - 228/30 simplified gives 38/5
- So, 12/2 + 24/15 = 38/5
In mixed form: 73/5
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