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Add 15/24 and 6/15

15/24 + 6/15 is 41/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 15 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    6/15 = 6 × 8/15 × 8 = 48/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/120 + 48/120 = 75 + 48/120 = 123/120
  5. 123/120 simplified gives 41/40
  6. So, 15/24 + 6/15 = 41/40
    In mixed form: 11/40

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