Add 24/36 and 45/30
1st number: 24/36, 2nd number: 1 15/30
24/36 + 45/30 is 13/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
45/30 = 45 × 6/30 × 6 = 270/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 270/180 = 120 + 270/180 = 390/180 - 390/180 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 24/36 + 45/30 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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