Add 24/15 and 48/42
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 1 6/42
24/15 + 48/42 is 96/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
24/15 = 24 × 14/15 × 14 = 336/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
48/42 = 48 × 5/42 × 5 = 240/210 - Add the two like fractions:
336/210 + 240/210 = 336 + 240/210 = 576/210 - 576/210 simplified gives 96/35
- So, 24/15 + 48/42 = 96/35
In mixed form: 226/35
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