Add 15/9 and 12/24
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 12/24
15/9 + 12/24 is 13/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
15/9 = 15 × 8/9 × 8 = 120/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
12/24 = 12 × 3/24 × 3 = 36/72 - Add the two like fractions:
120/72 + 36/72 = 120 + 36/72 = 156/72 - 156/72 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 15/9 + 12/24 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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