Add 2/4 and 15/24
2/4 + 15/24 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
2/4 = 2 × 6/4 × 6 = 12/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
15/24 = 15 × 1/24 × 1 = 15/24 - Add the two like fractions:
12/24 + 15/24 = 12 + 15/24 = 27/24 - 27/24 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 2/4 + 15/24 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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