Add 2/15 and 42/36
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 6/36
2/15 + 42/36 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
2/15 = 2 × 12/15 × 12 = 24/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 210/180 = 24 + 210/180 = 234/180 - 234/180 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 2/15 + 42/36 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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