Add 15/30 and 63/36
1st number: 15/30, 2nd number: 1 27/36
15/30 + 63/36 is 9/4.
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,
63/36 = 63 × 5/36 × 5 = 315/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 315/180 = 90 + 315/180 = 405/180 - 405/180 simplified gives 9/4
- So, 15/30 + 63/36 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4
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