Add 15/36 and 9/45
15/36 + 9/45 is 37/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
9/45 = 9 × 4/45 × 4 = 36/180 - Add the two like fractions:
75/180 + 36/180 = 75 + 36/180 = 111/180 - 111/180 simplified gives 37/60
- So, 15/36 + 9/45 = 37/60
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