Add 6/36 and 45/15
1st number: 6/36, 2nd number: 3 0/15
6/36 + 45/15 is 19/6.
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,
45/15 = 45 × 12/15 × 12 = 540/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 540/180 = 30 + 540/180 = 570/180 - 570/180 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 6/36 + 45/15 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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