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Add 4/6 and 15/24

4/6 + 15/24 is 31/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
    4/6 = 4 × 4/6 × 4 = 16/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    15/24 = 15 × 1/24 × 1 = 15/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/24 + 15/24 = 16 + 15/24 = 31/24
  5. So, 4/6 + 15/24 = 31/24
    In mixed form: 17/24

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