Add 4/5 and 60/36
1st number: 4/5, 2nd number: 1 24/36
4/5 + 60/36 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
4/5 = 4 × 36/5 × 36 = 144/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
60/36 = 60 × 5/36 × 5 = 300/180 - Add the two like fractions:
144/180 + 300/180 = 144 + 300/180 = 444/180 - 444/180 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 4/5 + 60/36 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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