Add 3/36 and 15/5
1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 3 0/5
3/36 + 15/5 is 37/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
15/5 = 15 × 36/5 × 36 = 540/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 540/180 = 15 + 540/180 = 555/180 - 555/180 simplified gives 37/12
- So, 3/36 + 15/5 = 37/12
In mixed form: 31/12
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