Add 24/36 and 3/5
24/36 + 3/5 is 19/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 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 5 × 36 = 180,
3/5 = 3 × 36/5 × 36 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 108/180 = 120 + 108/180 = 228/180 - 228/180 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 24/36 + 3/5 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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