Add 15/30 and 25/36
15/30 + 25/36 is 43/36.
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,
25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 125/180 = 90 + 125/180 = 215/180 - 215/180 simplified gives 43/36
- So, 15/30 + 25/36 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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