Add 8/15 and 1/36
8/15 + 1/36 is 101/180.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 12/15 × 12 = 96/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Add the two like fractions:
96/180 + 5/180 = 96 + 5/180 = 101/180 - So, 8/15 + 1/36 = 101/180
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