Add 24/36 and 90/15
1st number: 24/36, 2nd number: 6 0/15
24/36 + 90/15 is 20/3.
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,
90/15 = 90 × 12/15 × 12 = 1080/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 1080/180 = 120 + 1080/180 = 1200/180 - 1200/180 simplified gives 20/3
- So, 24/36 + 90/15 = 20/3
In mixed form: 62/3
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