Add 36/12 and 49/60
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 49/60
36/12 + 49/60 is 229/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
36/12 = 36 × 5/12 × 5 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
49/60 = 49 × 1/60 × 1 = 49/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 49/60 = 180 + 49/60 = 229/60 - So, 36/12 + 49/60 = 229/60
In mixed form: 349/60
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