Add 15/36 and 96/30
1st number: 15/36, 2nd number: 3 6/30
15/36 + 96/30 is 217/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
96/30 = 96 × 6/30 × 6 = 576/180 - Add the two like fractions:
75/180 + 576/180 = 75 + 576/180 = 651/180 - 651/180 simplified gives 217/60
- So, 15/36 + 96/30 = 217/60
In mixed form: 337/60
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