Add 24/12 and 42/15, Solve 2 0/12 + 2 12/15 as a fraction

Add 24/12 and 42/15

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

24/12 + 42/15 is 24/5.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
24/12 = 24 × 5/12 × 5 = 120/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
42/15 = 42 × 4/15 × 4 = 168/60
Add the two like fractions:
120/60 + 168/60 = 120 + 168/60 = 288/60
288/60 simplified gives 24/5
So, 24/12 + 42/15 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5

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