Add 6/36 and 15/45
6/36 + 15/45 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
15/45 = 15 × 4/45 × 4 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 60/180 = 30 + 60/180 = 90/180 - 90/180 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 6/36 + 15/45 = 1/2
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