Add 15/3 and 9/36
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 9/36
15/3 + 9/36 is 21/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
15/3 = 15 × 12/3 × 12 = 180/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
9/36 = 9 × 1/36 × 1 = 9/36 - Add the two like fractions:
180/36 + 9/36 = 180 + 9/36 = 189/36 - 189/36 simplified gives 21/4
- So, 15/3 + 9/36 = 21/4
In mixed form: 51/4
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