Add 24/36 and 70/20
1st number: 24/36, 2nd number: 3 10/20
24/36 + 70/20 is 25/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
70/20 = 70 × 9/20 × 9 = 630/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 630/180 = 120 + 630/180 = 750/180 - 750/180 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 24/36 + 70/20 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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