Add 24/15 and 12/40
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 12/40
24/15 + 12/40 is 19/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
24/15 = 24 × 8/15 × 8 = 192/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
12/40 = 12 × 3/40 × 3 = 36/120 - Add the two like fractions:
192/120 + 36/120 = 192 + 36/120 = 228/120 - 228/120 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 24/15 + 12/40 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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