Add 10/36 and 75/60
1st number: 10/36, 2nd number: 1 15/60
10/36 + 75/60 is 55/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
10/36 = 10 × 5/36 × 5 = 50/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
75/60 = 75 × 3/60 × 3 = 225/180 - Add the two like fractions:
50/180 + 225/180 = 50 + 225/180 = 275/180 - 275/180 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 10/36 + 75/60 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 20/36+75/60 10/72+75/60 30/36+75/60 50/36+75/60 70/36+75/60