Add 36/12 and 54/60
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 54/60
36/12 + 54/60 is 39/10.
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,
54/60 = 54 × 1/60 × 1 = 54/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 54/60 = 180 + 54/60 = 234/60 - 234/60 simplified gives 39/10
- So, 36/12 + 54/60 = 39/10
In mixed form: 39/10
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