Add 2/15 and 2/24
2/15 + 2/24 is 13/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
2/15 = 2 × 8/15 × 8 = 16/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Add the two like fractions:
16/120 + 10/120 = 16 + 10/120 = 26/120 - 26/120 simplified gives 13/60
- So, 2/15 + 2/24 = 13/60
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