Add 36/60 and 32/35
36/60 + 32/35 is 53/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
36/60 = 36 × 7/60 × 7 = 252/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
32/35 = 32 × 12/35 × 12 = 384/420 - Add the two like fractions:
252/420 + 384/420 = 252 + 384/420 = 636/420 - 636/420 simplified gives 53/35
- So, 36/60 + 32/35 = 53/35
In mixed form: 118/35
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