Add 6/15 and 9/24
6/15 + 9/24 is 31/40.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 8/15 × 8 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
48/120 + 45/120 = 48 + 45/120 = 93/120 - 93/120 simplified gives 31/40
- So, 6/15 + 9/24 = 31/40
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