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Add 90/24 and 6/15

1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 6/15

90/24 + 6/15 is 83/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    90/24 = 90 × 5/24 × 5 = 450/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    6/15 = 6 × 8/15 × 8 = 48/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/120 + 48/120 = 450 + 48/120 = 498/120
  5. 498/120 simplified gives 83/20
  6. So, 90/24 + 6/15 = 83/20
    In mixed form: 43/20

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