Add 15/20 and 9/36
15/20 + 9/36 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
15/20 = 15 × 9/20 × 9 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
135/180 + 45/180 = 135 + 45/180 = 180/180 - 180/180 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 15/20 + 9/36 = 1/1
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