Add 15/36 and 40/10
1st number: 15/36, 2nd number: 4 0/10
15/36 + 40/10 is 53/12.
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,
40/10 = 40 × 18/10 × 18 = 720/180 - Add the two like fractions:
75/180 + 720/180 = 75 + 720/180 = 795/180 - 795/180 simplified gives 53/12
- So, 15/36 + 40/10 = 53/12
In mixed form: 45/12
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