Add 2/15 and 8/24
2/15 + 8/24 is 7/15.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120 - Add the two like fractions:
16/120 + 40/120 = 16 + 40/120 = 56/120 - 56/120 simplified gives 7/15
- So, 2/15 + 8/24 = 7/15
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