Add 12/15 and 42/36
1st number: 12/15, 2nd number: 1 6/36
12/15 + 42/36 is 59/30.
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,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 210/180 = 144 + 210/180 = 354/180 - 354/180 simplified gives 59/30
- So, 12/15 + 42/36 = 59/30
In mixed form: 129/30
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