Add 36/9 and 54/60
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 54/60
36/9 + 54/60 is 49/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
36/9 = 36 × 20/9 × 20 = 720/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
54/60 = 54 × 3/60 × 3 = 162/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 162/180 = 720 + 162/180 = 882/180 - 882/180 simplified gives 49/10
- So, 36/9 + 54/60 = 49/10
In mixed form: 49/10
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