Add 12/24 and 9/15
12/24 + 9/15 is 11/10.
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,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
9/15 = 9 × 8/15 × 8 = 72/120 - Add the two like fractions:
60/120 + 72/120 = 60 + 72/120 = 132/120 - 132/120 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 12/24 + 9/15 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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