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
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
36/10 = 36 × 12/10 × 12 = 432/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Add the two like fractions:
432/120 + 80/120 = 432 + 80/120 = 512/120 - 512/120 simplified gives 64/15
- So, 36/10 + 16/24 = 64/15
In mixed form: 44/15
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