Add 36/15 and 5/24
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 5/24
36/15 + 5/24 is 313/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
36/15 = 36 × 8/15 × 8 = 288/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120 - Add the two like fractions:
288/120 + 25/120 = 288 + 25/120 = 313/120 - So, 36/15 + 5/24 = 313/120
In mixed form: 273/120
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