Add 36/24 and 3/60
1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 3/60
36/24 + 3/60 is 31/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
3/60 = 3 × 2/60 × 2 = 6/120 - Add the two like fractions:
180/120 + 6/120 = 180 + 6/120 = 186/120 - 186/120 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 36/24 + 3/60 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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