Add 1/36 and 15/80
1/36 + 15/80 is 31/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
1/36 = 1 × 20/36 × 20 = 20/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
15/80 = 15 × 9/80 × 9 = 135/720 - Add the two like fractions:
20/720 + 135/720 = 20 + 135/720 = 155/720 - 155/720 simplified gives 31/144
- So, 1/36 + 15/80 = 31/144
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