Add 7/8 and 24/36
7/8 + 24/36 is 37/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 36 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
7/8 = 7 × 9/8 × 9 = 63/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
24/36 = 24 × 2/36 × 2 = 48/72 - Add the two like fractions:
63/72 + 48/72 = 63 + 48/72 = 111/72 - 111/72 simplified gives 37/24
- So, 7/8 + 24/36 = 37/24
In mixed form: 113/24
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