Add 32/24 and 30/36
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 30/36
32/24 + 30/36 is 13/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
32/24 = 32 × 3/24 × 3 = 96/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
30/36 = 30 × 2/36 × 2 = 60/72 - Add the two like fractions:
96/72 + 60/72 = 96 + 60/72 = 156/72 - 156/72 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 32/24 + 30/36 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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