Add 24/3 and 1/36
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 1/36
24/3 + 1/36 is 289/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
24/3 = 24 × 12/3 × 12 = 288/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
1/36 = 1 × 1/36 × 1 = 1/36 - Add the two like fractions:
288/36 + 1/36 = 288 + 1/36 = 289/36 - So, 24/3 + 1/36 = 289/36
In mixed form: 81/36
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