Add 15/25 and 2/36
15/25 + 2/36 is 59/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
15/25 = 15 × 36/25 × 36 = 540/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
2/36 = 2 × 25/36 × 25 = 50/900 - Add the two like fractions:
540/900 + 50/900 = 540 + 50/900 = 590/900 - 590/900 simplified gives 59/90
- So, 15/25 + 2/36 = 59/90
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