Add 1/24 and 6/36
1/24 + 6/36 is 5/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
1/24 = 1 × 3/24 × 3 = 3/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
6/36 = 6 × 2/36 × 2 = 12/72 - Add the two like fractions:
3/72 + 12/72 = 3 + 12/72 = 15/72 - 15/72 simplified gives 5/24
- So, 1/24 + 6/36 = 5/24
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