Add 12/24 and 7/36
12/24 + 7/36 is 25/36.
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,
12/24 = 12 × 3/24 × 3 = 36/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
7/36 = 7 × 2/36 × 2 = 14/72 - Add the two like fractions:
36/72 + 14/72 = 36 + 14/72 = 50/72 - 50/72 simplified gives 25/36
- So, 12/24 + 7/36 = 25/36
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