Add 24/15 and 35/24, Solve 1 9/15 + 1 11/24 as a fraction

Add 24/15 and 35/24

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 1 11/24

24/15 + 35/24 is 367/120.

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,
35/24 = 35 × 5/24 × 5 = 175/120
Add the two like fractions:
192/120 + 175/120 = 192 + 175/120 = 367/120
So, 24/15 + 35/24 = 367/120
In mixed form: 37/120

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