Add 7/15 and 9/36
7/15 + 9/36 is 43/60.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
84/180 + 45/180 = 84 + 45/180 = 129/180 - 129/180 simplified gives 43/60
- So, 7/15 + 9/36 = 43/60
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