Add 15/5 and 2/24
1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 2/24
15/5 + 2/24 is 37/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
15/5 = 15 × 24/5 × 24 = 360/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Add the two like fractions:
360/120 + 10/120 = 360 + 10/120 = 370/120 - 370/120 simplified gives 37/12
- So, 15/5 + 2/24 = 37/12
In mixed form: 31/12
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