Add 4/5 and 15/36
4/5 + 15/36 is 73/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
4/5 = 4 × 36/5 × 36 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 75/180 = 144 + 75/180 = 219/180 - 219/180 simplified gives 73/60
- So, 4/5 + 15/36 = 73/60
In mixed form: 113/60
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