Add 18/36 and 27/15
1st number: 18/36, 2nd number: 1 12/15
18/36 + 27/15 is 23/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 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 15 × 12 = 180,
27/15 = 27 × 12/15 × 12 = 324/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 324/180 = 90 + 324/180 = 414/180 - 414/180 simplified gives 23/10
- So, 18/36 + 27/15 = 23/10
In mixed form: 23/10
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