Add 15/36 and 1/8
15/36 + 1/8 is 13/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
15/36 = 15 × 2/36 × 2 = 30/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
1/8 = 1 × 9/8 × 9 = 9/72 - Add the two like fractions:
30/72 + 9/72 = 30 + 9/72 = 39/72 - 39/72 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 15/36 + 1/8 = 13/24
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