Add 1/15 and 14/36
1/15 + 14/36 is 41/90.
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,
1/15 = 1 × 12/15 × 12 = 12/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
14/36 = 14 × 5/36 × 5 = 70/180 - Add the two like fractions:
12/180 + 70/180 = 12 + 70/180 = 82/180 - 82/180 simplified gives 41/90
- So, 1/15 + 14/36 = 41/90
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