Add 24/4 and 54/15
1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 3 9/15
24/4 + 54/15 is 48/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
24/4 = 24 × 15/4 × 15 = 360/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
54/15 = 54 × 4/15 × 4 = 216/60 - Add the two like fractions:
360/60 + 216/60 = 360 + 216/60 = 576/60 - 576/60 simplified gives 48/5
- So, 24/4 + 54/15 = 48/5
In mixed form: 93/5
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