Add 36/60 and 50/9
1st number: 36/60, 2nd number: 5 5/9
36/60 + 50/9 is 277/45.
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,
50/9 = 50 × 20/9 × 20 = 1000/180 - Add the two like fractions:
108/180 + 1000/180 = 108 + 1000/180 = 1108/180 - 1108/180 simplified gives 277/45
- So, 36/60 + 50/9 = 277/45
In mixed form: 67/45
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