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Add 12/15 and 40/36

1st number: 12/15, 2nd number: 1 4/36

12/15 + 40/36 is 86/45.

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,
    40/36 = 40 × 5/36 × 5 = 200/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/180 + 200/180 = 144 + 200/180 = 344/180
  5. 344/180 simplified gives 86/45
  6. So, 12/15 + 40/36 = 86/45
    In mixed form: 141/45

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