Add 24/16 and 12/36
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 12/36
24/16 + 12/36 is 11/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
24/16 = 24 × 9/16 × 9 = 216/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
12/36 = 12 × 4/36 × 4 = 48/144 - Add the two like fractions:
216/144 + 48/144 = 216 + 48/144 = 264/144 - 264/144 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 24/16 + 12/36 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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