Add 15/4 and 24/3
1st number: 3 3/4, 2nd number: 8 0/3
15/4 + 24/3 is 47/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 3 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
15/4 = 15 × 3/4 × 3 = 45/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
24/3 = 24 × 4/3 × 4 = 96/12 - Add the two like fractions:
45/12 + 96/12 = 45 + 96/12 = 141/12 - 141/12 simplified gives 47/4
- So, 15/4 + 24/3 = 47/4
In mixed form: 113/4
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