Add 4/15 and 12/24
4/15 + 12/24 is 23/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
4/15 = 4 × 8/15 × 8 = 32/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
32/120 + 60/120 = 32 + 60/120 = 92/120 - 92/120 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 4/15 + 12/24 = 23/30
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