Add 36/60 and 6/10
36/60 + 6/10 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 10 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
36/60 = 36 × 1/60 × 1 = 36/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
6/10 = 6 × 6/10 × 6 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
36/60 + 36/60 = 36 + 36/60 = 72/60 - 72/60 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 36/60 + 6/10 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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