Add 6/36 and 18/15
1st number: 6/36, 2nd number: 1 3/15
6/36 + 18/15 is 41/30.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
18/15 = 18 × 12/15 × 12 = 216/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 216/180 = 30 + 216/180 = 246/180 - 246/180 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 6/36 + 18/15 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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