Add 36/15 and 20/10
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 2 0/10
36/15 + 20/10 is 22/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
36/15 = 36 × 2/15 × 2 = 72/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
20/10 = 20 × 3/10 × 3 = 60/30 - Add the two like fractions:
72/30 + 60/30 = 72 + 60/30 = 132/30 - 132/30 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 36/15 + 20/10 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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