Add 45/36 and 2/15
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 2/15
45/36 + 2/15 is 83/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
45/36 = 45 × 5/36 × 5 = 225/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
2/15 = 2 × 12/15 × 12 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
225/180 + 24/180 = 225 + 24/180 = 249/180 - 249/180 simplified gives 83/60
- So, 45/36 + 2/15 = 83/60
In mixed form: 123/60
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