Add 1/36 and 24/80
1/36 + 24/80 is 59/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
1/36 = 1 × 20/36 × 20 = 20/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
24/80 = 24 × 9/80 × 9 = 216/720 - Add the two like fractions:
20/720 + 216/720 = 20 + 216/720 = 236/720 - 236/720 simplified gives 59/180
- So, 1/36 + 24/80 = 59/180
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