Add 24/18 and 14/15
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 14/15
24/18 + 14/15 is 34/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 15 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
24/18 = 24 × 5/18 × 5 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
14/15 = 14 × 6/15 × 6 = 84/90 - Add the two like fractions:
120/90 + 84/90 = 120 + 84/90 = 204/90 - 204/90 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 24/18 + 14/15 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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