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Add 15/36 and 8/3

1st number: 15/36, 2nd number: 2 2/3

15/36 + 8/3 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 3 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    15/36 = 15 × 1/36 × 1 = 15/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
    8/3 = 8 × 12/3 × 12 = 96/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/36 + 96/36 = 15 + 96/36 = 111/36
  5. 111/36 simplified gives 37/12
  6. So, 15/36 + 8/3 = 37/12
    In mixed form: 31/12

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