Add 60/24 and 9/15, Solve 2 12/24 + 9/15 as a fraction

Add 60/24 and 9/15

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 9/15

60/24 + 9/15 is 31/10.

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,
60/24 = 60 × 5/24 × 5 = 300/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
9/15 = 9 × 8/15 × 8 = 72/120
Add the two like fractions:
300/120 + 72/120 = 300 + 72/120 = 372/120
372/120 simplified gives 31/10
So, 60/24 + 9/15 = 31/10
In mixed form: 31/10

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