Add 15/18 and 36/72
15/18 + 36/72 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
15/18 = 15 × 4/18 × 4 = 60/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
36/72 = 36 × 1/72 × 1 = 36/72 - Add the two like fractions:
60/72 + 36/72 = 60 + 36/72 = 96/72 - 96/72 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 15/18 + 36/72 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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