Add 36/12 and 27/15
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 1 12/15
36/12 + 27/15 is 24/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
36/12 = 36 × 5/12 × 5 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
27/15 = 27 × 4/15 × 4 = 108/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 108/60 = 180 + 108/60 = 288/60 - 288/60 simplified gives 24/5
- So, 36/12 + 27/15 = 24/5
In mixed form: 44/5
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