Add 2/60 and 63/36
1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 1 27/36
2/60 + 63/36 is 107/60.
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,
2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
63/36 = 63 × 5/36 × 5 = 315/180 - Add the two like fractions:
6/180 + 315/180 = 6 + 315/180 = 321/180 - 321/180 simplified gives 107/60
- So, 2/60 + 63/36 = 107/60
In mixed form: 147/60
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