Add 24/14 and 48/15
1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 3 3/15
24/14 + 48/15 is 172/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
24/14 = 24 × 15/14 × 15 = 360/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
48/15 = 48 × 14/15 × 14 = 672/210 - Add the two like fractions:
360/210 + 672/210 = 360 + 672/210 = 1032/210 - 1032/210 simplified gives 172/35
- So, 24/14 + 48/15 = 172/35
In mixed form: 432/35
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