Add 15/36 and 90/5
1st number: 15/36, 2nd number: 18 0/5
15/36 + 90/5 is 221/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
90/5 = 90 × 36/5 × 36 = 3240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
75/180 + 3240/180 = 75 + 3240/180 = 3315/180 - 3315/180 simplified gives 221/12
- So, 15/36 + 90/5 = 221/12
In mixed form: 185/12
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