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Add 4/5 and 15/24

4/5 + 15/24 is 57/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    4/5 = 4 × 24/5 × 24 = 96/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/120 + 75/120 = 96 + 75/120 = 171/120
  5. 171/120 simplified gives 57/40
  6. So, 4/5 + 15/24 = 57/40
    In mixed form: 117/40

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