Add 2/36 and 5/60
2/36 + 5/60 is 5/36.
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,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 15/180 = 10 + 15/180 = 25/180 - 25/180 simplified gives 5/36
- So, 2/36 + 5/60 = 5/36
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