Add 15/24 and 50/36
1st number: 15/24, 2nd number: 1 14/36
15/24 + 50/36 is 145/72.
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,
15/24 = 15 × 3/24 × 3 = 45/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
50/36 = 50 × 2/36 × 2 = 100/72 - Add the two like fractions:
45/72 + 100/72 = 45 + 100/72 = 145/72 - So, 15/24 + 50/36 = 145/72
In mixed form: 21/72
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