Add 6/15 and 2/24
6/15 + 2/24 is 29/60.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 8/15 × 8 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Add the two like fractions:
48/120 + 10/120 = 48 + 10/120 = 58/120 - 58/120 simplified gives 29/60
- So, 6/15 + 2/24 = 29/60
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/15+2/24 6/15+4/24 6/30+2/24 6/15+2/48 18/15+2/24 6/15+6/24 6/45+2/24 6/15+2/72 30/15+2/24 6/15+10/24 6/75+2/24 42/15+2/24 6/15+14/24