Add 15/24 and 15/35
15/24 + 15/35 is 59/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 35 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
15/24 = 15 × 35/24 × 35 = 525/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
15/35 = 15 × 24/35 × 24 = 360/840 - Add the two like fractions:
525/840 + 360/840 = 525 + 360/840 = 885/840 - 885/840 simplified gives 59/56
- So, 15/24 + 15/35 = 59/56
In mixed form: 13/56
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