Add 60/15 and 18/36
1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 18/36
60/15 + 18/36 is 9/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
60/15 = 60 × 12/15 × 12 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
18/36 = 18 × 5/36 × 5 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 90/180 = 720 + 90/180 = 810/180 - 810/180 simplified gives 9/2
- So, 60/15 + 18/36 = 9/2
In mixed form: 41/2
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