Add 36/80 and 4/6
36/80 + 4/6 is 67/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 6 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 40 = 240,
4/6 = 4 × 40/6 × 40 = 160/240 - Add the two like fractions:
108/240 + 160/240 = 108 + 160/240 = 268/240 - 268/240 simplified gives 67/60
- So, 36/80 + 4/6 = 67/60
In mixed form: 17/60
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