Add 36/15 and 5/12
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 5/12
36/15 + 5/12 is 169/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
36/15 = 36 × 4/15 × 4 = 144/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60 - Add the two like fractions:
144/60 + 25/60 = 144 + 25/60 = 169/60 - So, 36/15 + 5/12 = 169/60
In mixed form: 249/60
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