Add 24/15 and 72/14, Solve 1 9/15 + 5 2/14 as a fraction

Add 24/15 and 72/14

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 5 2/14

24/15 + 72/14 is 236/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 14 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 14 × 15 = 210,
72/14 = 72 × 15/14 × 15 = 1080/210
Add the two like fractions:
336/210 + 1080/210 = 336 + 1080/210 = 1416/210
1416/210 simplified gives 236/35
So, 24/15 + 72/14 = 236/35
In mixed form: 626/35

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