Add 15/14 and 30/24
1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 1 6/24
15/14 + 30/24 is 65/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
15/14 = 15 × 12/14 × 12 = 180/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
30/24 = 30 × 7/24 × 7 = 210/168 - Add the two like fractions:
180/168 + 210/168 = 180 + 210/168 = 390/168 - 390/168 simplified gives 65/28
- So, 15/14 + 30/24 = 65/28
In mixed form: 29/28
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