Add 36/10 and 1/24
1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 1/24
36/10 + 1/24 is 437/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
36/10 = 36 × 12/10 × 12 = 432/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120 - Add the two like fractions:
432/120 + 5/120 = 432 + 5/120 = 437/120 - So, 36/10 + 1/24 = 437/120
In mixed form: 377/120
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