Add 18/36 and 4/15
18/36 + 4/15 is 23/30.
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,
4/15 = 4 × 12/15 × 12 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 48/180 = 90 + 48/180 = 138/180 - 138/180 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 18/36 + 4/15 = 23/30
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