Add 3/15 and 9/36
3/15 + 9/36 is 9/20.
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,
3/15 = 3 × 12/15 × 12 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 45/180 = 36 + 45/180 = 81/180 - 81/180 simplified gives 9/20
- So, 3/15 + 9/36 = 9/20
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