Add 12/2 and 36/60
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 36/60
12/2 + 36/60 is 33/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
12/2 = 12 × 30/2 × 30 = 360/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
36/60 = 36 × 1/60 × 1 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
360/60 + 36/60 = 360 + 36/60 = 396/60 - 396/60 simplified gives 33/5
- So, 12/2 + 36/60 = 33/5
In mixed form: 63/5
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