Add 36/60 and 35/40
36/60 + 35/40 is 59/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
36/60 = 36 × 2/60 × 2 = 72/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120 - Add the two like fractions:
72/120 + 105/120 = 72 + 105/120 = 177/120 - 177/120 simplified gives 59/40
- So, 36/60 + 35/40 = 59/40
In mixed form: 119/40
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