Add 24/15 and 15/8
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 1 7/8
24/15 + 15/8 is 139/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 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 8 × 15 = 120,
15/8 = 15 × 15/8 × 15 = 225/120 - Add the two like fractions:
192/120 + 225/120 = 192 + 225/120 = 417/120 - 417/120 simplified gives 139/40
- So, 24/15 + 15/8 = 139/40
In mixed form: 319/40
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