Add 2/36 and 8/24
2/36 + 8/24 is 7/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
2/36 = 2 × 2/36 × 2 = 4/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
8/24 = 8 × 3/24 × 3 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
4/72 + 24/72 = 4 + 24/72 = 28/72 - 28/72 simplified gives 7/18
- So, 2/36 + 8/24 = 7/18
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