Add 15/24 and 24/7
1st number: 15/24, 2nd number: 3 3/7
15/24 + 24/7 is 227/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 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 7 × 24 = 168,
24/7 = 24 × 24/7 × 24 = 576/168 - Add the two like fractions:
105/168 + 576/168 = 105 + 576/168 = 681/168 - 681/168 simplified gives 227/56
- So, 15/24 + 24/7 = 227/56
In mixed form: 43/56
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