Add 2/5 and 24/36
2/5 + 24/36 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
2/5 = 2 × 36/5 × 36 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 120/180 = 72 + 120/180 = 192/180 - 192/180 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 2/5 + 24/36 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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