Add 24/36 and 12/10
1st number: 24/36, 2nd number: 1 2/10
24/36 + 12/10 is 28/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
12/10 = 12 × 18/10 × 18 = 216/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 216/180 = 120 + 216/180 = 336/180 - 336/180 simplified gives 28/15
- So, 24/36 + 12/10 = 28/15
In mixed form: 113/15
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