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Add 4/15 and 2/24

4/15 + 2/24 is 7/20.

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,
    4/15 = 4 × 8/15 × 8 = 32/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/120 + 10/120 = 32 + 10/120 = 42/120
  5. 42/120 simplified gives 7/20
  6. So, 4/15 + 2/24 = 7/20

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