Add 36/54 and 3/15
36/54 + 3/15 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 15 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
3/15 = 3 × 18/15 × 18 = 54/270 - Add the two like fractions:
180/270 + 54/270 = 180 + 54/270 = 234/270 - 234/270 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 36/54 + 3/15 = 13/15
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