Add 16/36 and 5/24
16/36 + 5/24 is 47/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
16/36 = 16 × 2/36 × 2 = 32/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
5/24 = 5 × 3/24 × 3 = 15/72 - Add the two like fractions:
32/72 + 15/72 = 32 + 15/72 = 47/72 - So, 16/36 + 5/24 = 47/72
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