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Add 24/36 and 54/72

24/36 + 54/72 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
    24/36 = 24 × 2/36 × 2 = 48/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    54/72 = 54 × 1/72 × 1 = 54/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/72 + 54/72 = 48 + 54/72 = 102/72
  5. 102/72 simplified gives 17/12
  6. So, 24/36 + 54/72 = 17/12
    In mixed form: 15/12

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