Add 24/36 and 12/15
24/36 + 12/15 is 22/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 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 15 × 12 = 180,
12/15 = 12 × 12/15 × 12 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 144/180 = 120 + 144/180 = 264/180 - 264/180 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 24/36 + 12/15 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 48/36+12/15 24/36+24/15 24/72+12/15 24/36+12/30 72/36+12/15 24/36+36/15 24/36+12/45 24/36+60/15 24/36+12/75 24/36+84/15