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Add 15/27 and 4/36

15/27 + 4/36 is 2/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    15/27 = 15 × 4/27 × 4 = 60/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    4/36 = 4 × 3/36 × 3 = 12/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/108 + 12/108 = 60 + 12/108 = 72/108
  5. 72/108 simplified gives 2/3
  6. So, 15/27 + 4/36 = 2/3

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