Add 12/5 and 15/36
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 15/36
12/5 + 15/36 is 169/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
12/5 = 12 × 36/5 × 36 = 432/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
432/180 + 75/180 = 432 + 75/180 = 507/180 - 507/180 simplified gives 169/60
- So, 12/5 + 15/36 = 169/60
In mixed form: 249/60
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