Add 8/36 and 5/15
8/36 + 5/15 is 5/9.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
5/15 = 5 × 12/15 × 12 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 60/180 = 40 + 60/180 = 100/180 - 100/180 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 8/36 + 5/15 = 5/9
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