Add 2/24 and 12/36
2/24 + 12/36 is 5/12.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
12/36 = 12 × 2/36 × 2 = 24/72 - Add the two like fractions:
6/72 + 24/72 = 6 + 24/72 = 30/72 - 30/72 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 2/24 + 12/36 = 5/12
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