Add 24/10 and 84/36
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 2 12/36
24/10 + 84/36 is 71/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
24/10 = 24 × 18/10 × 18 = 432/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180 - Add the two like fractions:
432/180 + 420/180 = 432 + 420/180 = 852/180 - 852/180 simplified gives 71/15
- So, 24/10 + 84/36 = 71/15
In mixed form: 411/15
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