Add 9/36 and 15/3
1st number: 9/36, 2nd number: 5 0/3
9/36 + 15/3 is 21/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 3 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
9/36 = 9 × 1/36 × 1 = 9/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
15/3 = 15 × 12/3 × 12 = 180/36 - Add the two like fractions:
9/36 + 180/36 = 9 + 180/36 = 189/36 - 189/36 simplified gives 21/4
- So, 9/36 + 15/3 = 21/4
In mixed form: 51/4
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