Add 15/27 and 4/36
15/27 + 4/36 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
15/27 = 15 × 4/27 × 4 = 60/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
4/36 = 4 × 3/36 × 3 = 12/108 - Add the two like fractions:
60/108 + 12/108 = 60 + 12/108 = 72/108 - 72/108 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 15/27 + 4/36 = 2/3
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