Add 24/15 and 16/7
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 2 2/7
24/15 + 16/7 is 136/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
24/15 = 24 × 7/15 × 7 = 168/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
16/7 = 16 × 15/7 × 15 = 240/105 - Add the two like fractions:
168/105 + 240/105 = 168 + 240/105 = 408/105 - 408/105 simplified gives 136/35
- So, 24/15 + 16/7 = 136/35
In mixed form: 331/35
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