Add 15/24 and 25/30
15/24 + 25/30 is 35/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
25/30 = 25 × 4/30 × 4 = 100/120 - Add the two like fractions:
75/120 + 100/120 = 75 + 100/120 = 175/120 - 175/120 simplified gives 35/24
- So, 15/24 + 25/30 = 35/24
In mixed form: 111/24
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