Add 10/60 and 8/36
10/60 + 8/36 is 7/18.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 40/180 = 30 + 40/180 = 70/180 - 70/180 simplified gives 7/18
- So, 10/60 + 8/36 = 7/18
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