Add 24/2 and 1/36
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 1/36
24/2 + 1/36 is 433/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
24/2 = 24 × 18/2 × 18 = 432/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
1/36 = 1 × 1/36 × 1 = 1/36 - Add the two like fractions:
432/36 + 1/36 = 432 + 1/36 = 433/36 - So, 24/2 + 1/36 = 433/36
In mixed form: 121/36
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