Add 36/60 and 27/45
36/60 + 27/45 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
108/180 + 108/180 = 108 + 108/180 = 216/180 - 216/180 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 36/60 + 27/45 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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