Add 84/36 and 12/15
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 12/15
84/36 + 12/15 is 47/15.
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,
84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
12/15 = 12 × 12/15 × 12 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 144/180 = 420 + 144/180 = 564/180 - 564/180 simplified gives 47/15
- So, 84/36 + 12/15 = 47/15
In mixed form: 32/15
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