Add 15/10 and 45/24, Solve 1 5/10 + 1 21/24 as a fraction

Add 15/10 and 45/24

1^st number: 1 5/10, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

15/10 + 45/24 is 27/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
15/10 = 15 × 12/10 × 12 = 180/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
Add the two like fractions:
180/120 + 225/120 = 180 + 225/120 = 405/120
405/120 simplified gives 27/8
So, 15/10 + 45/24 = 27/8
In mixed form: 33/8

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