Add 54/15 and 21/24
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 21/24
54/15 + 21/24 is 179/40.
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,
54/15 = 54 × 8/15 × 8 = 432/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
21/24 = 21 × 5/24 × 5 = 105/120 - Add the two like fractions:
432/120 + 105/120 = 432 + 105/120 = 537/120 - 537/120 simplified gives 179/40
- So, 54/15 + 21/24 = 179/40
In mixed form: 419/40
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