Add 14/24 and 15/10
1st number: 14/24, 2nd number: 1 5/10
14/24 + 15/10 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
15/10 = 15 × 12/10 × 12 = 180/120 - Add the two like fractions:
70/120 + 180/120 = 70 + 180/120 = 250/120 - 250/120 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 14/24 + 15/10 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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