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Add 36/10 and 16/24

1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 16/24

36/10 + 16/24 is 64/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    36/10 = 36 × 12/10 × 12 = 432/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/120 + 80/120 = 432 + 80/120 = 512/120
  5. 512/120 simplified gives 64/15
  6. So, 36/10 + 16/24 = 64/15
    In mixed form: 44/15

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