Add 18/5 and 36/60
1st number: 3 3/5, 2nd number: 36/60
18/5 + 36/60 is 21/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
18/5 = 18 × 12/5 × 12 = 216/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
36/60 = 36 × 1/60 × 1 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
216/60 + 36/60 = 216 + 36/60 = 252/60 - 252/60 simplified gives 21/5
- So, 18/5 + 36/60 = 21/5
In mixed form: 41/5
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