Add 24/15 and 15/10
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 1 5/10
24/15 + 15/10 is 31/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
24/15 = 24 × 2/15 × 2 = 48/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
15/10 = 15 × 3/10 × 3 = 45/30 - Add the two like fractions:
48/30 + 45/30 = 48 + 45/30 = 93/30 - 93/30 simplified gives 31/10
- So, 24/15 + 15/10 = 31/10
In mixed form: 31/10
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