Add 15/36 and 8/15
15/36 + 8/15 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
8/15 = 8 × 12/15 × 12 = 96/180 - Add the two like fractions:
75/180 + 96/180 = 75 + 96/180 = 171/180 - 171/180 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 15/36 + 8/15 = 19/20
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