Add 15/36 and 27/10
1st number: 15/36, 2nd number: 2 7/10
15/36 + 27/10 is 187/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 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 10 × 18 = 180,
27/10 = 27 × 18/10 × 18 = 486/180 - Add the two like fractions:
75/180 + 486/180 = 75 + 486/180 = 561/180 - 561/180 simplified gives 187/60
- So, 15/36 + 27/10 = 187/60
In mixed form: 37/60
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