Add 15/84 and 25/24, Solve 15/84 + 1 1/24 as a fraction

Add 15/84 and 25/24

1^st number: 15/84, 2^nd number: 1 1/24

15/84 + 25/24 is 205/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
15/84 = 15 × 2/84 × 2 = 30/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
25/24 = 25 × 7/24 × 7 = 175/168
Add the two like fractions:
30/168 + 175/168 = 30 + 175/168 = 205/168
So, 15/84 + 25/24 = 205/168
In mixed form: 137/168

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