Add 3/36 and 63/60
1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 1 3/60
3/36 + 63/60 is 17/15.
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,
3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
63/60 = 63 × 3/60 × 3 = 189/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 189/180 = 15 + 189/180 = 204/180 - 204/180 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 3/36 + 63/60 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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