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Add 15/5 and 30/24

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 1 6/24

15/5 + 30/24 is 17/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    15/5 = 15 × 24/5 × 24 = 360/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/120 + 150/120 = 360 + 150/120 = 510/120
  5. 510/120 simplified gives 17/4
  6. So, 15/5 + 30/24 = 17/4
    In mixed form: 41/4

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