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Add 12/15 and 20/36

12/15 + 20/36 is 61/45.

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,
    12/15 = 12 × 12/15 × 12 = 144/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/180 + 100/180 = 144 + 100/180 = 244/180
  5. 244/180 simplified gives 61/45
  6. So, 12/15 + 20/36 = 61/45
    In mixed form: 116/45

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