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Add 15/30 and 21/36

15/30 + 21/36 is 13/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
    15/30 = 15 × 6/30 × 6 = 90/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    21/36 = 21 × 5/36 × 5 = 105/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/180 + 105/180 = 90 + 105/180 = 195/180
  5. 195/180 simplified gives 13/12
  6. So, 15/30 + 21/36 = 13/12
    In mixed form: 11/12

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