Add 15/24 and 40/84
15/24 + 40/84 is 185/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 84 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 84 × 2 = 168,
40/84 = 40 × 2/84 × 2 = 80/168 - Add the two like fractions:
105/168 + 80/168 = 105 + 80/168 = 185/168 - So, 15/24 + 40/84 = 185/168
In mixed form: 117/168
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