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Add 12/24 and 1/15

12/24 + 1/15 is 17/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    1/15 = 1 × 8/15 × 8 = 8/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/120 + 8/120 = 60 + 8/120 = 68/120
  5. 68/120 simplified gives 17/30
  6. So, 12/24 + 1/15 = 17/30

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