Add 56/36 and 21/15
1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 1 6/15
56/36 + 21/15 is 133/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
21/15 = 21 × 12/15 × 12 = 252/180 - Add the two like fractions:
280/180 + 252/180 = 280 + 252/180 = 532/180 - 532/180 simplified gives 133/45
- So, 56/36 + 21/15 = 133/45
In mixed form: 243/45
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