Add 48/15 and 6/36
1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 6/36
48/15 + 6/36 is 101/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
48/15 = 48 × 12/15 × 12 = 576/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
576/180 + 30/180 = 576 + 30/180 = 606/180 - 606/180 simplified gives 101/30
- So, 48/15 + 6/36 = 101/30
In mixed form: 311/30
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