Add 30/15 and 56/36
1st number: 2 0/15, 2nd number: 1 20/36
30/15 + 56/36 is 32/9.
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,
30/15 = 30 × 12/15 × 12 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 280/180 = 360 + 280/180 = 640/180 - 640/180 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 30/15 + 56/36 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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