Add 14/15 and 24/9
1st number: 14/15, 2nd number: 2 6/9
14/15 + 24/9 is 18/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
14/15 = 14 × 3/15 × 3 = 42/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
24/9 = 24 × 5/9 × 5 = 120/45 - Add the two like fractions:
42/45 + 120/45 = 42 + 120/45 = 162/45 - 162/45 simplified gives 18/5
- So, 14/15 + 24/9 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5
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