Add 15/36 and 30/50
15/36 + 30/50 is 61/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
15/36 = 15 × 25/36 × 25 = 375/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
30/50 = 30 × 18/50 × 18 = 540/900 - Add the two like fractions:
375/900 + 540/900 = 375 + 540/900 = 915/900 - 915/900 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 15/36 + 30/50 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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