Add 9/36 and 8/15
9/36 + 8/15 is 47/60.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
8/15 = 8 × 12/15 × 12 = 96/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 96/180 = 45 + 96/180 = 141/180 - 141/180 simplified gives 47/60
- So, 9/36 + 8/15 = 47/60
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