Add 18/36 and 15/5
1st number: 18/36, 2nd number: 3 0/5
18/36 + 15/5 is 7/2.
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,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
15/5 = 15 × 36/5 × 36 = 540/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 540/180 = 90 + 540/180 = 630/180 - 630/180 simplified gives 7/2
- So, 18/36 + 15/5 = 7/2
In mixed form: 31/2
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