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Add 15/36 and 24/49

15/36 + 24/49 is 533/588.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    15/36 = 15 × 49/36 × 49 = 735/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    24/49 = 24 × 36/49 × 36 = 864/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/1764 + 864/1764 = 735 + 864/1764 = 1599/1764
  5. 1599/1764 simplified gives 533/588
  6. So, 15/36 + 24/49 = 533/588

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