Add 24/15 and 28/24
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 1 4/24
24/15 + 28/24 is 83/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 24 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 24 × 5 = 120,
28/24 = 28 × 5/24 × 5 = 140/120 - Add the two like fractions:
192/120 + 140/120 = 192 + 140/120 = 332/120 - 332/120 simplified gives 83/30
- So, 24/15 + 28/24 = 83/30
In mixed form: 223/30
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