Add 15/36 and 2/5
15/36 + 2/5 is 49/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
2/5 = 2 × 36/5 × 36 = 72/180 - Add the two like fractions:
75/180 + 72/180 = 75 + 72/180 = 147/180 - 147/180 simplified gives 49/60
- So, 15/36 + 2/5 = 49/60
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