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Add 36/15 and 18/45

1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 18/45

36/15 + 18/45 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    36/15 = 36 × 3/15 × 3 = 108/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    18/45 = 18 × 1/45 × 1 = 18/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/45 + 18/45 = 108 + 18/45 = 126/45
  5. 126/45 simplified gives 14/5
  6. So, 36/15 + 18/45 = 14/5
    In mixed form: 24/5

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