Add 36/40 and 48/60
36/40 + 48/60 is 17/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
36/40 = 36 × 3/40 × 3 = 108/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
48/60 = 48 × 2/60 × 2 = 96/120 - Add the two like fractions:
108/120 + 96/120 = 108 + 96/120 = 204/120 - 204/120 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 36/40 + 48/60 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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