Add 36/9 and 7/60
1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 7/60
36/9 + 7/60 is 247/60.
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,
7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180 - Add the two like fractions:
720/180 + 21/180 = 720 + 21/180 = 741/180 - 741/180 simplified gives 247/60
- So, 36/9 + 7/60 = 247/60
In mixed form: 47/60
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