Add 4/36 and 36/60
4/36 + 36/60 is 32/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
4/36 = 4 × 5/36 × 5 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
36/60 = 36 × 3/60 × 3 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 108/180 = 20 + 108/180 = 128/180 - 128/180 simplified gives 32/45
- So, 4/36 + 36/60 = 32/45
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