Add 28/60 and 15/36
28/60 + 15/36 is 53/60.
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,
28/60 = 28 × 3/60 × 3 = 84/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
15/36 = 15 × 5/36 × 5 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
84/180 + 75/180 = 84 + 75/180 = 159/180 - 159/180 simplified gives 53/60
- So, 28/60 + 15/36 = 53/60
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