Add 3/36 and 32/15
1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 2 2/15
3/36 + 32/15 is 133/60.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
32/15 = 32 × 12/15 × 12 = 384/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 384/180 = 15 + 384/180 = 399/180 - 399/180 simplified gives 133/60
- So, 3/36 + 32/15 = 133/60
In mixed form: 213/60
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