Add 36/60 and 15/9
1st number: 36/60, 2nd number: 1 6/9
36/60 + 15/9 is 34/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
36/60 = 36 × 3/60 × 3 = 108/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
15/9 = 15 × 20/9 × 20 = 300/180 - Add the two like fractions:
108/180 + 300/180 = 108 + 300/180 = 408/180 - 408/180 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 36/60 + 15/9 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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