Add 15/2 and 70/24
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 2 22/24
15/2 + 70/24 is 125/12.
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,
70/24 = 70 × 1/24 × 1 = 70/24 - Add the two like fractions:
180/24 + 70/24 = 180 + 70/24 = 250/24 - 250/24 simplified gives 125/12
- So, 15/2 + 70/24 = 125/12
In mixed form: 105/12
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