Add 15/24 and 4/8
15/24 + 4/8 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
15/24 = 15 × 1/24 × 1 = 15/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
4/8 = 4 × 3/8 × 3 = 12/24 - Add the two like fractions:
15/24 + 12/24 = 15 + 12/24 = 27/24 - 27/24 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 15/24 + 4/8 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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