Add 36/12 and 8/60
1st number: 3 0/12, 2nd number: 8/60
36/12 + 8/60 is 47/15.
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,
8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 8/60 = 180 + 8/60 = 188/60 - 188/60 simplified gives 47/15
- So, 36/12 + 8/60 = 47/15
In mixed form: 32/15
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