Add 72/36 and 3/24
1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 3/24
72/36 + 3/24 is 17/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
72/36 = 72 × 2/36 × 2 = 144/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
3/24 = 3 × 3/24 × 3 = 9/72 - Add the two like fractions:
144/72 + 9/72 = 144 + 9/72 = 153/72 - 153/72 simplified gives 17/8
- So, 72/36 + 3/24 = 17/8
In mixed form: 21/8
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