Add 3/36 and 9/60
3/36 + 9/60 is 7/30.
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,
9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 27/180 = 15 + 27/180 = 42/180 - 42/180 simplified gives 7/30
- So, 3/36 + 9/60 = 7/30
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