Add 2/12 and 15/24
2/12 + 15/24 is 19/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
2/12 = 2 × 2/12 × 2 = 4/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
15/24 = 15 × 1/24 × 1 = 15/24 - Add the two like fractions:
4/24 + 15/24 = 4 + 15/24 = 19/24 - So, 2/12 + 15/24 = 19/24
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