Add 24/15 and 28/40, Solve 1 9/15 + 28/40 as a fraction

Add 24/15 and 28/40

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 28/40

24/15 + 28/40 is 23/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 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 40 × 3 = 120,
28/40 = 28 × 3/40 × 3 = 84/120
Add the two like fractions:
192/120 + 84/120 = 192 + 84/120 = 276/120
276/120 simplified gives 23/10
So, 24/15 + 28/40 = 23/10
In mixed form: 23/10

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