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Add 36/15 and 28/24

1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 1 4/24

36/15 + 28/24 is 107/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    36/15 = 36 × 8/15 × 8 = 288/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    28/24 = 28 × 5/24 × 5 = 140/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/120 + 140/120 = 288 + 140/120 = 428/120
  5. 428/120 simplified gives 107/30
  6. So, 36/15 + 28/24 = 107/30
    In mixed form: 317/30

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