Add 28/36 and 9/15
28/36 + 9/15 is 62/45.
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,
28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
9/15 = 9 × 12/15 × 12 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
140/180 + 108/180 = 140 + 108/180 = 248/180 - 248/180 simplified gives 62/45
- So, 28/36 + 9/15 = 62/45
In mixed form: 117/45
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