Add 5/15 and 5/36
5/15 + 5/36 is 17/36.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 25/180 = 60 + 25/180 = 85/180 - 85/180 simplified gives 17/36
- So, 5/15 + 5/36 = 17/36
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