Add 2/24 and 40/15
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 2 10/15
2/24 + 40/15 is 11/4.
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,
40/15 = 40 × 8/15 × 8 = 320/120 - Add the two like fractions:
10/120 + 320/120 = 10 + 320/120 = 330/120 - 330/120 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 2/24 + 40/15 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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