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Add 35/15 and 9/36

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 9/36

35/15 + 9/36 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    35/15 = 35 × 12/15 × 12 = 420/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/180 + 45/180 = 420 + 45/180 = 465/180
  5. 465/180 simplified gives 31/12
  6. So, 35/15 + 9/36 = 31/12
    In mixed form: 27/12

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