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Add 15/24 and 16/30

15/24 + 16/30 is 139/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 30 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
    16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/120 + 64/120 = 75 + 64/120 = 139/120
  5. So, 15/24 + 16/30 = 139/120
    In mixed form: 119/120

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