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Add 24/28 and 12/15

24/28 + 12/15 is 58/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 15 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    24/28 = 24 × 15/28 × 15 = 360/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    12/15 = 12 × 28/15 × 28 = 336/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/420 + 336/420 = 360 + 336/420 = 696/420
  5. 696/420 simplified gives 58/35
  6. So, 24/28 + 12/15 = 58/35
    In mixed form: 123/35

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