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Add 3/2 and 36/15

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 2 6/15

3/2 + 36/15 is 39/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
    3/2 = 3 × 15/2 × 15 = 45/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    36/15 = 36 × 2/15 × 2 = 72/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/30 + 72/30 = 45 + 72/30 = 117/30
  5. 117/30 simplified gives 39/10
  6. So, 3/2 + 36/15 = 39/10
    In mixed form: 39/10

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