Add 36/20 and 15/24
1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 15/24
36/20 + 15/24 is 97/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
36/20 = 36 × 6/20 × 6 = 216/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
216/120 + 75/120 = 216 + 75/120 = 291/120 - 291/120 simplified gives 97/40
- So, 36/20 + 15/24 = 97/40
In mixed form: 217/40
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