Add 15/30 and 18/36
15/30 + 18/36 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
15/30 = 15 × 6/30 × 6 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 90/180 = 90 + 90/180 = 180/180 - 180/180 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 15/30 + 18/36 = 1/1
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