Add 15/16 and 1/24
15/16 + 1/24 is 47/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 24 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
15/16 = 15 × 3/16 × 3 = 45/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
1/24 = 1 × 2/24 × 2 = 2/48 - Add the two like fractions:
45/48 + 2/48 = 45 + 2/48 = 47/48 - So, 15/16 + 1/24 = 47/48
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