Add 15/36 and 20/4
1st number: 15/36, 2nd number: 5 0/4
15/36 + 20/4 is 65/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 4 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
15/36 = 15 × 1/36 × 1 = 15/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
20/4 = 20 × 9/4 × 9 = 180/36 - Add the two like fractions:
15/36 + 180/36 = 15 + 180/36 = 195/36 - 195/36 simplified gives 65/12
- So, 15/36 + 20/4 = 65/12
In mixed form: 55/12
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