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Add 15/24 and 20/12

1^st number: 15/24, 2^nd number: 1 8/12

15/24 + 20/12 is 55/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 12 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   15/24 = 15 × 1/24 × 1 = 15/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   20/12 = 20 × 2/12 × 2 = 40/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/24 + 40/24 = 15 + 40/24 = 55/24
5. So, 15/24 + 20/12 = 55/24
   In mixed form: 27/24

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