Add 15/2 and 8/24
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 8/24
15/2 + 8/24 is 47/6.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 1/24 × 1 = 8/24 - Add the two like fractions:
180/24 + 8/24 = 180 + 8/24 = 188/24 - 188/24 simplified gives 47/6
- So, 15/2 + 8/24 = 47/6
In mixed form: 75/6
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