Add 4/36 and 90/60
1st number: 4/36, 2nd number: 1 30/60
4/36 + 90/60 is 29/18.
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,
90/60 = 90 × 3/60 × 3 = 270/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 270/180 = 20 + 270/180 = 290/180 - 290/180 simplified gives 29/18
- So, 4/36 + 90/60 = 29/18
In mixed form: 111/18
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