Add 15/24 and 12/14
15/24 + 12/14 is 83/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 14 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
15/24 = 15 × 7/24 × 7 = 105/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
12/14 = 12 × 12/14 × 12 = 144/168 - Add the two like fractions:
105/168 + 144/168 = 105 + 144/168 = 249/168 - 249/168 simplified gives 83/56
- So, 15/24 + 12/14 = 83/56
In mixed form: 127/56
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