Add 54/24 and 5/15
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 5/15
54/24 + 5/15 is 31/12.
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,
54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
5/15 = 5 × 8/15 × 8 = 40/120 - Add the two like fractions:
270/120 + 40/120 = 270 + 40/120 = 310/120 - 310/120 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 54/24 + 5/15 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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