Add 7/15 and 6/36
7/15 + 6/36 is 19/30.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 12/15 × 12 = 84/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
84/180 + 30/180 = 84 + 30/180 = 114/180 - 114/180 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 7/15 + 6/36 = 19/30
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