Add 30/36 and 2/15
30/36 + 2/15 is 29/30.
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,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
2/15 = 2 × 12/15 × 12 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
150/180 + 24/180 = 150 + 24/180 = 174/180 - 174/180 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 30/36 + 2/15 = 29/30
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