Add 2/36 and 20/15
1st number: 2/36, 2nd number: 1 5/15
2/36 + 20/15 is 25/18.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
20/15 = 20 × 12/15 × 12 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 240/180 = 10 + 240/180 = 250/180 - 250/180 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 2/36 + 20/15 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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