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Add 4/15 and 18/36

4/15 + 18/36 is 23/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    4/15 = 4 × 12/15 × 12 = 48/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/180 + 90/180 = 48 + 90/180 = 138/180
  5. 138/180 simplified gives 23/30
  6. So, 4/15 + 18/36 = 23/30

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