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Add 24/15 and 50/36

1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 1 14/36

24/15 + 50/36 is 269/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    24/15 = 24 × 12/15 × 12 = 288/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/180 + 250/180 = 288 + 250/180 = 538/180
  5. 538/180 simplified gives 269/90
  6. So, 24/15 + 50/36 = 269/90
    In mixed form: 289/90

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