Add 36/60 and 6/8
36/60 + 6/8 is 27/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 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 8 × 15 = 120,
6/8 = 6 × 15/8 × 15 = 90/120 - Add the two like fractions:
72/120 + 90/120 = 72 + 90/120 = 162/120 - 162/120 simplified gives 27/20
- So, 36/60 + 6/8 = 27/20
In mixed form: 17/20
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