Add 24/15 and 5/10
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 5/10
24/15 + 5/10 is 21/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
24/15 = 24 × 2/15 × 2 = 48/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
5/10 = 5 × 3/10 × 3 = 15/30 - Add the two like fractions:
48/30 + 15/30 = 48 + 15/30 = 63/30 - 63/30 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 24/15 + 5/10 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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