Add 15/36 and 20/30
15/36 + 20/30 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
20/30 = 20 × 6/30 × 6 = 120/180 - Add the two like fractions:
75/180 + 120/180 = 75 + 120/180 = 195/180 - 195/180 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 15/36 + 20/30 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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