Add 24/2 and 5/15
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 5/15
24/2 + 5/15 is 37/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
24/2 = 24 × 15/2 × 15 = 360/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
5/15 = 5 × 2/15 × 2 = 10/30 - Add the two like fractions:
360/30 + 10/30 = 360 + 10/30 = 370/30 - 370/30 simplified gives 37/3
- So, 24/2 + 5/15 = 37/3
In mixed form: 121/3
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