Add 36/60 and 42/36
1st number: 36/60, 2nd number: 1 6/36
36/60 + 42/36 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Add the two like fractions:
108/180 + 210/180 = 108 + 210/180 = 318/180 - 318/180 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 36/60 + 42/36 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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