Add 15/10 and 45/36
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 1 9/36
15/10 + 45/36 is 11/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
15/10 = 15 × 18/10 × 18 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180 - Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 225/180 = 270 + 225/180 = 495/180 - 495/180 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 15/10 + 45/36 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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