Add 6/9 and 15/36
6/9 + 15/36 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
6/9 = 6 × 4/9 × 4 = 24/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
15/36 = 15 × 1/36 × 1 = 15/36 - Add the two like fractions:
24/36 + 15/36 = 24 + 15/36 = 39/36 - 39/36 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 6/9 + 15/36 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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