Add 36/4 and 42/60
1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 42/60
36/4 + 42/60 is 97/10.
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,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
540/60 + 42/60 = 540 + 42/60 = 582/60 - 582/60 simplified gives 97/10
- So, 36/4 + 42/60 = 97/10
In mixed form: 97/10
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