Add 24/36 and 15/35
24/36 + 15/35 is 23/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
24/36 = 24 × 35/36 × 35 = 840/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
15/35 = 15 × 36/35 × 36 = 540/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
840/1260 + 540/1260 = 840 + 540/1260 = 1380/1260 - 1380/1260 simplified gives 23/21
- So, 24/36 + 15/35 = 23/21
In mixed form: 12/21
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