Add 24/8 and 9/15
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 9/15
24/8 + 9/15 is 18/5.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 8/15 × 8 = 72/120 - Add the two like fractions:
360/120 + 72/120 = 360 + 72/120 = 432/120 - 432/120 simplified gives 18/5
- So, 24/8 + 9/15 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5
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