Add 15/36 and 72/90
15/36 + 72/90 is 73/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 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 90 × 2 = 180,
72/90 = 72 × 2/90 × 2 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
75/180 + 144/180 = 75 + 144/180 = 219/180 - 219/180 simplified gives 73/60
- So, 15/36 + 72/90 = 73/60
In mixed form: 113/60
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