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Add 24/36 and 6/15

24/36 + 6/15 is 16/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 15 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    6/15 = 6 × 12/15 × 12 = 72/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/180 + 72/180 = 120 + 72/180 = 192/180
  5. 192/180 simplified gives 16/15
  6. So, 24/36 + 6/15 = 16/15
    In mixed form: 11/15

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