Add 75/24 and 20/36
1st number: 3 3/24, 2nd number: 20/36
75/24 + 20/36 is 265/72.
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,
75/24 = 75 × 3/24 × 3 = 225/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
20/36 = 20 × 2/36 × 2 = 40/72 - Add the two like fractions:
225/72 + 40/72 = 225 + 40/72 = 265/72 - So, 75/24 + 20/36 = 265/72
In mixed form: 349/72
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