Add 24/42 and 5/15
24/42 + 5/15 is 19/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
24/42 = 24 × 5/42 × 5 = 120/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
5/15 = 5 × 14/15 × 14 = 70/210 - Add the two like fractions:
120/210 + 70/210 = 120 + 70/210 = 190/210 - 190/210 simplified gives 19/21
- So, 24/42 + 5/15 = 19/21
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