Add 4/24 and 28/36
4/24 + 28/36 is 17/18.
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,
4/24 = 4 × 3/24 × 3 = 12/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
28/36 = 28 × 2/36 × 2 = 56/72 - Add the two like fractions:
12/72 + 56/72 = 12 + 56/72 = 68/72 - 68/72 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 4/24 + 28/36 = 17/18
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