Add 15/36 and 20/35
15/36 + 20/35 is 83/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 35 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
15/36 = 15 × 35/36 × 35 = 525/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
20/35 = 20 × 36/35 × 36 = 720/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
525/1260 + 720/1260 = 525 + 720/1260 = 1245/1260 - 1245/1260 simplified gives 83/84
- So, 15/36 + 20/35 = 83/84
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