Add 15/24 and 8/80
15/24 + 8/80 is 29/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
15/24 = 15 × 10/24 × 10 = 150/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240 - Add the two like fractions:
150/240 + 24/240 = 150 + 24/240 = 174/240 - 174/240 simplified gives 29/40
- So, 15/24 + 8/80 = 29/40
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