Add 24/6 and 14/15
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 14/15
24/6 + 14/15 is 74/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
24/6 = 24 × 5/6 × 5 = 120/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
14/15 = 14 × 2/15 × 2 = 28/30 - Add the two like fractions:
120/30 + 28/30 = 120 + 28/30 = 148/30 - 148/30 simplified gives 74/15
- So, 24/6 + 14/15 = 74/15
In mixed form: 414/15
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