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Add 15/36 and 81/5

1st number: 15/36, 2nd number: 16 1/5

15/36 + 81/5 is 997/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 5 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    81/5 = 81 × 36/5 × 36 = 2916/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/180 + 2916/180 = 75 + 2916/180 = 2991/180
  5. 2991/180 simplified gives 997/60
  6. So, 15/36 + 81/5 = 997/60
    In mixed form: 1637/60

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