Add 15/9 and 18/24
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 18/24
15/9 + 18/24 is 29/12.
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,
18/24 = 18 × 3/24 × 3 = 54/72 - Add the two like fractions:
120/72 + 54/72 = 120 + 54/72 = 174/72 - 174/72 simplified gives 29/12
- So, 15/9 + 18/24 = 29/12
In mixed form: 25/12
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