Add 36/80 and 56/60
36/80 + 56/60 is 83/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 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 60 × 4 = 240,
56/60 = 56 × 4/60 × 4 = 224/240 - Add the two like fractions:
108/240 + 224/240 = 108 + 224/240 = 332/240 - 332/240 simplified gives 83/60
- So, 36/80 + 56/60 = 83/60
In mixed form: 123/60
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