Add 5/3 and 15/36, Solve 1 2/3 + 15/36 as a fraction

Add 5/3 and 15/36

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 15/36

5/3 + 15/36 is 25/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
5/3 = 5 × 12/3 × 12 = 60/36
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
15/36 = 15 × 1/36 × 1 = 15/36
Add the two like fractions:
60/36 + 15/36 = 60 + 15/36 = 75/36
75/36 simplified gives 25/12
So, 5/3 + 15/36 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12

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