Add 5/15 and 6/36
5/15 + 6/36 is 1/2.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 30/180 = 60 + 30/180 = 90/180 - 90/180 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 5/15 + 6/36 = 1/2
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