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Add 14/24 and 9/15

14/24 + 9/15 is 71/60.

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,
    14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    9/15 = 9 × 8/15 × 8 = 72/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/120 + 72/120 = 70 + 72/120 = 142/120
  5. 142/120 simplified gives 71/60
  6. So, 14/24 + 9/15 = 71/60
    In mixed form: 111/60

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