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Add 15/5 and 16/36

1st number: 3 0/5, 2nd number: 16/36

15/5 + 16/36 is 31/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    15/5 = 15 × 36/5 × 36 = 540/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/180 + 80/180 = 540 + 80/180 = 620/180
  5. 620/180 simplified gives 31/9
  6. So, 15/5 + 16/36 = 31/9
    In mixed form: 34/9

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