Add 15/36 and 50/30
1st number: 15/36, 2nd number: 1 20/30
15/36 + 50/30 is 25/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
50/30 = 50 × 6/30 × 6 = 300/180 - Add the two like fractions:
75/180 + 300/180 = 75 + 300/180 = 375/180 - 375/180 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 15/36 + 50/30 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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