Add 36/8 and 5/60
1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 5/60
36/8 + 5/60 is 55/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
36/8 = 36 × 15/8 × 15 = 540/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
5/60 = 5 × 2/60 × 2 = 10/120 - Add the two like fractions:
540/120 + 10/120 = 540 + 10/120 = 550/120 - 550/120 simplified gives 55/12
- So, 36/8 + 5/60 = 55/12
In mixed form: 47/12
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