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Add 24/5 and 4/36

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 4/36

24/5 + 4/36 is 221/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    24/5 = 24 × 36/5 × 36 = 864/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    864/180 + 20/180 = 864 + 20/180 = 884/180
  5. 884/180 simplified gives 221/45
  6. So, 24/5 + 4/36 = 221/45
    In mixed form: 441/45

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