Add 9/5 and 24/36
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 24/36
9/5 + 24/36 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
9/5 = 9 × 36/5 × 36 = 324/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
324/180 + 120/180 = 324 + 120/180 = 444/180 - 444/180 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 9/5 + 24/36 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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