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Add 15/36 and 9/16

15/36 + 9/16 is 47/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 16 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    15/36 = 15 × 4/36 × 4 = 60/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    9/16 = 9 × 9/16 × 9 = 81/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/144 + 81/144 = 60 + 81/144 = 141/144
  5. 141/144 simplified gives 47/48
  6. So, 15/36 + 9/16 = 47/48

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