Add 21/15 and 9/24
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 9/24
21/15 + 9/24 is 71/40.
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,
21/15 = 21 × 8/15 × 8 = 168/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
168/120 + 45/120 = 168 + 45/120 = 213/120 - 213/120 simplified gives 71/40
- So, 21/15 + 9/24 = 71/40
In mixed form: 131/40
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