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Add 24/15 and 12/14

1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 12/14

24/15 + 12/14 is 86/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 14 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    24/15 = 24 × 14/15 × 14 = 336/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    12/14 = 12 × 15/14 × 15 = 180/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/210 + 180/210 = 336 + 180/210 = 516/210
  5. 516/210 simplified gives 86/35
  6. So, 24/15 + 12/14 = 86/35
    In mixed form: 216/35

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