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Add 15/36 and 5/7

15/36 + 5/7 is 95/84.

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,
    5/7 = 5 × 36/7 × 36 = 180/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/252 + 180/252 = 105 + 180/252 = 285/252
  5. 285/252 simplified gives 95/84
  6. So, 15/36 + 5/7 = 95/84
    In mixed form: 111/84

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