Add 24/15 and 2/75
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 2/75
24/15 + 2/75 is 122/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
24/15 = 24 × 5/15 × 5 = 120/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
2/75 = 2 × 1/75 × 1 = 2/75 - Add the two like fractions:
120/75 + 2/75 = 120 + 2/75 = 122/75 - So, 24/15 + 2/75 = 122/75
In mixed form: 147/75
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