Add 15/36 and 25/30
15/36 + 25/30 is 5/4.
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,
25/30 = 25 × 6/30 × 6 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
75/180 + 150/180 = 75 + 150/180 = 225/180 - 225/180 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 15/36 + 25/30 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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