Add 6/10 and 24/36
6/10 + 24/36 is 19/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
6/10 = 6 × 18/10 × 18 = 108/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
108/180 + 120/180 = 108 + 120/180 = 228/180 - 228/180 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 6/10 + 24/36 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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