Add 15/9 and 42/24
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 1 18/24
15/9 + 42/24 is 41/12.
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,
42/24 = 42 × 3/24 × 3 = 126/72 - Add the two like fractions:
120/72 + 126/72 = 120 + 126/72 = 246/72 - 246/72 simplified gives 41/12
- So, 15/9 + 42/24 = 41/12
In mixed form: 35/12
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