Add 24/15 and 42/24
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 1 18/24
24/15 + 42/24 is 67/20.
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,
42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120 - Add the two like fractions:
192/120 + 210/120 = 192 + 210/120 = 402/120 - 402/120 simplified gives 67/20
- So, 24/15 + 42/24 = 67/20
In mixed form: 37/20
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