Add 14/24 and 3/15
14/24 + 3/15 is 47/60.
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,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
3/15 = 3 × 8/15 × 8 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
70/120 + 24/120 = 70 + 24/120 = 94/120 - 94/120 simplified gives 47/60
- So, 14/24 + 3/15 = 47/60
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