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Add 24/12 and 18/15

1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 1 3/15

24/12 + 18/15 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    24/12 = 24 × 5/12 × 5 = 120/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    18/15 = 18 × 4/15 × 4 = 72/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/60 + 72/60 = 120 + 72/60 = 192/60
  5. 192/60 simplified gives 16/5
  6. So, 24/12 + 18/15 = 16/5
    In mixed form: 31/5

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