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Add 15/8 and 6/24

1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 6/24

15/8 + 6/24 is 17/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    15/8 = 15 × 3/8 × 3 = 45/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    6/24 = 6 × 1/24 × 1 = 6/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/24 + 6/24 = 45 + 6/24 = 51/24
  5. 51/24 simplified gives 17/8
  6. So, 15/8 + 6/24 = 17/8
    In mixed form: 21/8

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