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Add 3/36 and 45/15

1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 3 0/15

3/36 + 45/15 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    45/15 = 45 × 12/15 × 12 = 540/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/180 + 540/180 = 15 + 540/180 = 555/180
  5. 555/180 simplified gives 37/12
  6. So, 3/36 + 45/15 = 37/12
    In mixed form: 31/12

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