Add 15/36 and 12/42
15/36 + 12/42 is 59/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 42 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
15/36 = 15 × 7/36 × 7 = 105/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
12/42 = 12 × 6/42 × 6 = 72/252 - Add the two like fractions:
105/252 + 72/252 = 105 + 72/252 = 177/252 - 177/252 simplified gives 59/84
- So, 15/36 + 12/42 = 59/84
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