Add 35/36 and 15/60
35/36 + 15/60 is 11/9.
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,
35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
15/60 = 15 × 3/60 × 3 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
175/180 + 45/180 = 175 + 45/180 = 220/180 - 220/180 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 35/36 + 15/60 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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