Add 7/15 and 14/24
7/15 + 14/24 is 21/20.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 8/15 × 8 = 56/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Add the two like fractions:
56/120 + 70/120 = 56 + 70/120 = 126/120 - 126/120 simplified gives 21/20
- So, 7/15 + 14/24 = 21/20
In mixed form: 11/20
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