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Add 2/15 and 75/36

1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 2 3/36

2/15 + 75/36 is 133/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    2/15 = 2 × 12/15 × 12 = 24/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/180 + 375/180 = 24 + 375/180 = 399/180
  5. 399/180 simplified gives 133/60
  6. So, 2/15 + 75/36 = 133/60
    In mixed form: 213/60

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