Add 6/24 and 15/36
6/24 + 15/36 is 2/3.
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,
6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
15/36 = 15 × 2/36 × 2 = 30/72 - Add the two like fractions:
18/72 + 30/72 = 18 + 30/72 = 48/72 - 48/72 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 6/24 + 15/36 = 2/3
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