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Add 15/24 and 15/36

15/24 + 15/36 is 25/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    15/24 = 15 × 3/24 × 3 = 45/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    15/36 = 15 × 2/36 × 2 = 30/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/72 + 30/72 = 45 + 30/72 = 75/72
  5. 75/72 simplified gives 25/24
  6. So, 15/24 + 15/36 = 25/24
    In mixed form: 11/24

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