Add 15/24 and 8/36
15/24 + 8/36 is 61/72.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 2/36 × 2 = 16/72 - Add the two like fractions:
45/72 + 16/72 = 45 + 16/72 = 61/72 - So, 15/24 + 8/36 = 61/72
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