Add 12/15 and 16/36
12/15 + 16/36 is 56/45.
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,
12/15 = 12 × 12/15 × 12 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
16/36 = 16 × 5/36 × 5 = 80/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 80/180 = 144 + 80/180 = 224/180 - 224/180 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 12/15 + 16/36 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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