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Add 72/36 and 6/15

1st number: 2 0/36, 2nd number: 6/15

72/36 + 6/15 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    6/15 = 6 × 12/15 × 12 = 72/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/180 + 72/180 = 360 + 72/180 = 432/180
  5. 432/180 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 72/36 + 6/15 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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