Add 36/15 and 8/18
1st number: 2 6/15, 2nd number: 8/18
36/15 + 8/18 is 128/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
36/15 = 36 × 6/15 × 6 = 216/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
216/90 + 40/90 = 216 + 40/90 = 256/90 - 256/90 simplified gives 128/45
- So, 36/15 + 8/18 = 128/45
In mixed form: 238/45
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