Add 2/24 and 16/15
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 1 1/15
2/24 + 16/15 is 23/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
16/15 = 16 × 8/15 × 8 = 128/120 - Add the two like fractions:
10/120 + 128/120 = 10 + 128/120 = 138/120 - 138/120 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 2/24 + 16/15 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
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