Add 2/24 and 4/36
2/24 + 4/36 is 7/36.
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,
4/36 = 4 × 2/36 × 2 = 8/72 - Add the two like fractions:
6/72 + 8/72 = 6 + 8/72 = 14/72 - 14/72 simplified gives 7/36
- So, 2/24 + 4/36 = 7/36
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