Add 8/24 and 2/15
8/24 + 2/15 is 7/15.
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,
2/15 = 2 × 8/15 × 8 = 16/120 - Add the two like fractions:
40/120 + 16/120 = 40 + 16/120 = 56/120 - 56/120 simplified gives 7/15
- So, 8/24 + 2/15 = 7/15
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