Add 24/36 and 70/15
1st number: 24/36, 2nd number: 4 10/15
24/36 + 70/15 is 16/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
70/15 = 70 × 12/15 × 12 = 840/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 840/180 = 120 + 840/180 = 960/180 - 960/180 simplified gives 16/3
- So, 24/36 + 70/15 = 16/3
In mixed form: 51/3
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