Add 24/36 and 12/16
24/36 + 12/16 is 17/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
24/36 = 24 × 4/36 × 4 = 96/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
12/16 = 12 × 9/16 × 9 = 108/144 - Add the two like fractions:
96/144 + 108/144 = 96 + 108/144 = 204/144 - 204/144 simplified gives 17/12
- So, 24/36 + 12/16 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12
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