Add 24/36 and 16/10
1st number: 24/36, 2nd number: 1 6/10
24/36 + 16/10 is 34/15.
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,
16/10 = 16 × 18/10 × 18 = 288/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 288/180 = 120 + 288/180 = 408/180 - 408/180 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 24/36 + 16/10 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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