Add 15/30 and 36/4
1st number: 15/30, 2nd number: 9 0/4
15/30 + 36/4 is 19/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 4 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
15/30 = 15 × 2/30 × 2 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
36/4 = 36 × 15/4 × 15 = 540/60 - Add the two like fractions:
30/60 + 540/60 = 30 + 540/60 = 570/60 - 570/60 simplified gives 19/2
- So, 15/30 + 36/4 = 19/2
In mixed form: 91/2
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