Add 24/36 and 1/7
24/36 + 1/7 is 17/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 7 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
24/36 = 24 × 7/36 × 7 = 168/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
1/7 = 1 × 36/7 × 36 = 36/252 - Add the two like fractions:
168/252 + 36/252 = 168 + 36/252 = 204/252 - 204/252 simplified gives 17/21
- So, 24/36 + 1/7 = 17/21
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