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Add 24/18 and 30/15

1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 2 0/15

24/18 + 30/15 is 10/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    24/18 = 24 × 5/18 × 5 = 120/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    30/15 = 30 × 6/15 × 6 = 180/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/90 + 180/90 = 120 + 180/90 = 300/90
  5. 300/90 simplified gives 10/3
  6. So, 24/18 + 30/15 = 10/3
    In mixed form: 31/3

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