Add 10/15 and 8/36
10/15 + 8/36 is 8/9.
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,
10/15 = 10 × 12/15 × 12 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 40/180 = 120 + 40/180 = 160/180 - 160/180 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 10/15 + 8/36 = 8/9
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