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Add 3/15 and 56/24

1st number: 3/15, 2nd number: 2 8/24

3/15 + 56/24 is 38/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    3/15 = 3 × 8/15 × 8 = 24/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    56/24 = 56 × 5/24 × 5 = 280/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/120 + 280/120 = 24 + 280/120 = 304/120
  5. 304/120 simplified gives 38/15
  6. So, 3/15 + 56/24 = 38/15
    In mixed form: 28/15

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