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Add 1/15 and 75/36

1st number: 1/15, 2nd number: 2 3/36

1/15 + 75/36 is 43/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    1/15 = 1 × 12/15 × 12 = 12/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/180 + 375/180 = 12 + 375/180 = 387/180
  5. 387/180 simplified gives 43/20
  6. So, 1/15 + 75/36 = 43/20
    In mixed form: 23/20

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