Add 6/15 and 4/36
6/15 + 4/36 is 23/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
6/15 = 6 × 12/15 × 12 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 20/180 = 72 + 20/180 = 92/180 - 92/180 simplified gives 23/45
- So, 6/15 + 4/36 = 23/45
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