Add 20/36 and 3/60
20/36 + 3/60 is 109/180.
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,
20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
3/60 = 3 × 3/60 × 3 = 9/180 - Add the two like fractions:
100/180 + 9/180 = 100 + 9/180 = 109/180 - So, 20/36 + 3/60 = 109/180
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