Add 24/15 and 24/36
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 24/36
24/15 + 24/36 is 34/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
24/15 = 24 × 12/15 × 12 = 288/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
288/180 + 120/180 = 288 + 120/180 = 408/180 - 408/180 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 24/15 + 24/36 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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