Add 8/24 and 14/15
8/24 + 14/15 is 19/15.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
14/15 = 14 × 8/15 × 8 = 112/120 - Add the two like fractions:
40/120 + 112/120 = 40 + 112/120 = 152/120 - 152/120 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 8/24 + 14/15 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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