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Add 6/15 and 42/24

1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 1 18/24

6/15 + 42/24 is 43/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    6/15 = 6 × 8/15 × 8 = 48/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/120 + 210/120 = 48 + 210/120 = 258/120
  5. 258/120 simplified gives 43/20
  6. So, 6/15 + 42/24 = 43/20
    In mixed form: 23/20

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