Add 8/24 and 10/36
8/24 + 10/36 is 11/18.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 3/24 × 3 = 24/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
10/36 = 10 × 2/36 × 2 = 20/72 - Add the two like fractions:
24/72 + 20/72 = 24 + 20/72 = 44/72 - 44/72 simplified gives 11/18
- So, 8/24 + 10/36 = 11/18
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