Add 24/15 and 4/8
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 4/8
24/15 + 4/8 is 21/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 8 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 8 × 15 = 120,
4/8 = 4 × 15/8 × 15 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
192/120 + 60/120 = 192 + 60/120 = 252/120 - 252/120 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 24/15 + 4/8 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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