Add 24/36 and 28/80
24/36 + 28/80 is 61/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
24/36 = 24 × 20/36 × 20 = 480/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
28/80 = 28 × 9/80 × 9 = 252/720 - Add the two like fractions:
480/720 + 252/720 = 480 + 252/720 = 732/720 - 732/720 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 24/36 + 28/80 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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