Add 1/36 and 20/15
1st number: 1/36, 2nd number: 1 5/15
1/36 + 20/15 is 49/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
20/15 = 20 × 12/15 × 12 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
5/180 + 240/180 = 5 + 240/180 = 245/180 - 245/180 simplified gives 49/36
- So, 1/36 + 20/15 = 49/36
In mixed form: 113/36
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