Add 5/24 and 5/15
5/24 + 5/15 is 13/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
5/15 = 5 × 8/15 × 8 = 40/120 - Add the two like fractions:
25/120 + 40/120 = 25 + 40/120 = 65/120 - 65/120 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 5/24 + 5/15 = 13/24
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