Add 36/4 and 10/60
1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 10/60
36/4 + 10/60 is 55/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
36/4 = 36 × 15/4 × 15 = 540/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
10/60 = 10 × 1/60 × 1 = 10/60 - Add the two like fractions:
540/60 + 10/60 = 540 + 10/60 = 550/60 - 550/60 simplified gives 55/6
- So, 36/4 + 10/60 = 55/6
In mixed form: 91/6
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