Add 15/24 and 4/7
15/24 + 4/7 is 67/56.
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,
4/7 = 4 × 24/7 × 24 = 96/168 - Add the two like fractions:
105/168 + 96/168 = 105 + 96/168 = 201/168 - 201/168 simplified gives 67/56
- So, 15/24 + 4/7 = 67/56
In mixed form: 111/56
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