Add 1/36 and 20/24
1/36 + 20/24 is 31/36.
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,
1/36 = 1 × 2/36 × 2 = 2/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
20/24 = 20 × 3/24 × 3 = 60/72 - Add the two like fractions:
2/72 + 60/72 = 2 + 60/72 = 62/72 - 62/72 simplified gives 31/36
- So, 1/36 + 20/24 = 31/36
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