Add 5/15 and 4/36
5/15 + 4/36 is 4/9.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 12/15 × 12 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 20/180 = 60 + 20/180 = 80/180 - 80/180 simplified gives 4/9
- So, 5/15 + 4/36 = 4/9
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 10/15+4/36 5/15+8/36 5/30+4/36 5/15+4/72 5/15+12/36 5/45+4/36 25/15+4/36 5/15+20/36 5/75+4/36 35/15+4/36 5/15+28/36