Add 36/15 and 12/6
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 2 0/6
36/15 + 12/6 is 22/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
36/15 = 36 × 2/15 × 2 = 72/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
12/6 = 12 × 5/6 × 5 = 60/30 - Add the two like fractions:
72/30 + 60/30 = 72 + 60/30 = 132/30 - 132/30 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 36/15 + 12/6 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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