Add 7/12 and 15/36
7/12 + 15/36 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
7/12 = 7 × 3/12 × 3 = 21/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
15/36 = 15 × 1/36 × 1 = 15/36 - Add the two like fractions:
21/36 + 15/36 = 21 + 15/36 = 36/36 - 36/36 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 7/12 + 15/36 = 1/1
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