Add 36/10 and 7/24, Solve 3 6/10 + 7/24 as a fraction

Add 36/10 and 7/24

1^st number: 3 6/10, 2^nd number: 7/24

36/10 + 7/24 is 467/120.

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,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120
Add the two like fractions:
432/120 + 35/120 = 432 + 35/120 = 467/120
So, 36/10 + 7/24 = 467/120
In mixed form: 3107/120

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