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Add 28/36 and 2/15

28/36 + 2/15 is 41/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    2/15 = 2 × 12/15 × 12 = 24/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/180 + 24/180 = 140 + 24/180 = 164/180
  5. 164/180 simplified gives 41/45
  6. So, 28/36 + 2/15 = 41/45

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