Add 2/15 and 84/24, Solve 2/15 + 3 12/24 as a fraction

Add 2/15 and 84/24

1^st number: 2/15, 2^nd number: 3 12/24

2/15 + 84/24 is 109/30.

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,
84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120
Add the two like fractions:
16/120 + 420/120 = 16 + 420/120 = 436/120
436/120 simplified gives 109/30
So, 2/15 + 84/24 = 109/30
In mixed form: 319/30

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