Add 80/15 and 20/24
1st number: 5 5/15, 2nd number: 20/24
80/15 + 20/24 is 37/6.
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,
80/15 = 80 × 8/15 × 8 = 640/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120 - Add the two like fractions:
640/120 + 100/120 = 640 + 100/120 = 740/120 - 740/120 simplified gives 37/6
- So, 80/15 + 20/24 = 37/6
In mixed form: 61/6
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