Add 21/60 and 1/36
21/60 + 1/36 is 17/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
21/60 = 21 × 3/60 × 3 = 63/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
1/36 = 1 × 5/36 × 5 = 5/180 - Add the two like fractions:
63/180 + 5/180 = 63 + 5/180 = 68/180 - 68/180 simplified gives 17/45
- So, 21/60 + 1/36 = 17/45
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