Add 15/2 and 21/24
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 21/24
15/2 + 21/24 is 67/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
15/2 = 15 × 12/2 × 12 = 180/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
21/24 = 21 × 1/24 × 1 = 21/24 - Add the two like fractions:
180/24 + 21/24 = 180 + 21/24 = 201/24 - 201/24 simplified gives 67/8
- So, 15/2 + 21/24 = 67/8
In mixed form: 83/8
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