Add 24/8 and 5/15
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 5/15
24/8 + 5/15 is 10/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
24/8 = 24 × 15/8 × 15 = 360/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
5/15 = 5 × 8/15 × 8 = 40/120 - Add the two like fractions:
360/120 + 40/120 = 360 + 40/120 = 400/120 - 400/120 simplified gives 10/3
- So, 24/8 + 5/15 = 10/3
In mixed form: 31/3
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