Add 4/60 and 63/36
1st number: 4/60, 2nd number: 1 27/36
4/60 + 63/36 is 109/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
63/36 = 63 × 5/36 × 5 = 315/180 - Add the two like fractions:
12/180 + 315/180 = 12 + 315/180 = 327/180 - 327/180 simplified gives 109/60
- So, 4/60 + 63/36 = 109/60
In mixed form: 149/60
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