Add 24/28 and 6/15
24/28 + 6/15 is 44/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
24/28 = 24 × 15/28 × 15 = 360/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
6/15 = 6 × 28/15 × 28 = 168/420 - Add the two like fractions:
360/420 + 168/420 = 360 + 168/420 = 528/420 - 528/420 simplified gives 44/35
- So, 24/28 + 6/15 = 44/35
In mixed form: 19/35
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