Add 24/36 and 90/80, Solve 24/36 + 1 10/80 as a fraction

Add 24/36 and 90/80

1^st number: 24/36, 2^nd number: 1 10/80

24/36 + 90/80 is 43/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
24/36 = 24 × 20/36 × 20 = 480/720
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
90/80 = 90 × 9/80 × 9 = 810/720
Add the two like fractions:
480/720 + 810/720 = 480 + 810/720 = 1290/720
1290/720 simplified gives 43/24
So, 24/36 + 90/80 = 43/24
In mixed form: 119/24

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