Add 24/20 and 3/36
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 3/36
24/20 + 3/36 is 77/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
24/20 = 24 × 9/20 × 9 = 216/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
216/180 + 15/180 = 216 + 15/180 = 231/180 - 231/180 simplified gives 77/60
- So, 24/20 + 3/36 = 77/60
In mixed form: 117/60
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