Add 7/36 and 45/15
1st number: 7/36, 2nd number: 3 0/15
7/36 + 45/15 is 115/36.
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,
45/15 = 45 × 12/15 × 12 = 540/180 - Add the two like fractions:
35/180 + 540/180 = 35 + 540/180 = 575/180 - 575/180 simplified gives 115/36
- So, 7/36 + 45/15 = 115/36
In mixed form: 37/36
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