Add 36/24 and 50/36
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 1 14/36
36/24 + 50/36 is 26/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
36/24 = 36 × 3/24 × 3 = 108/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
50/36 = 50 × 2/36 × 2 = 100/72 - Add the two like fractions:
108/72 + 100/72 = 108 + 100/72 = 208/72 - 208/72 simplified gives 26/9
- So, 36/24 + 50/36 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9
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