Add 7/36 and 20/15
1st number: 7/36, 2nd number: 1 5/15
7/36 + 20/15 is 55/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 15 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
20/15 = 20 × 12/15 × 12 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
35/180 + 240/180 = 35 + 240/180 = 275/180 - 275/180 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 7/36 + 20/15 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
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