Add 24/20 and 48/36
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 1 12/36
24/20 + 48/36 is 38/15.
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,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
216/180 + 240/180 = 216 + 240/180 = 456/180 - 456/180 simplified gives 38/15
- So, 24/20 + 48/36 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15
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