Add 72/24 and 24/15
1st number: 3 0/24, 2nd number: 1 9/15
72/24 + 24/15 is 23/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
72/24 = 72 × 5/24 × 5 = 360/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
24/15 = 24 × 8/15 × 8 = 192/120 - Add the two like fractions:
360/120 + 192/120 = 360 + 192/120 = 552/120 - 552/120 simplified gives 23/5
- So, 72/24 + 24/15 = 23/5
In mixed form: 43/5
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