Add 10/60 and 20/36
10/60 + 20/36 is 13/18.
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,
10/60 = 10 × 3/60 × 3 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 100/180 = 30 + 100/180 = 130/180 - 130/180 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 10/60 + 20/36 = 13/18
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