Add 24/6 and 4/15, Solve 4 0/6 + 4/15 as a fraction

Add 24/6 and 4/15

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 4/15

24/6 + 4/15 is 64/15.

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,
4/15 = 4 × 2/15 × 2 = 8/30
Add the two like fractions:
120/30 + 8/30 = 120 + 8/30 = 128/30
128/30 simplified gives 64/15
So, 24/6 + 4/15 = 64/15
In mixed form: 44/15

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