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Add 15/36 and 30/7

1st number: 15/36, 2nd number: 4 2/7

15/36 + 30/7 is 395/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 7 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    15/36 = 15 × 7/36 × 7 = 105/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    30/7 = 30 × 36/7 × 36 = 1080/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/252 + 1080/252 = 105 + 1080/252 = 1185/252
  5. 1185/252 simplified gives 395/84
  6. So, 15/36 + 30/7 = 395/84
    In mixed form: 459/84

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