Add 40/60 and 30/36
40/60 + 30/36 is 3/2.
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,
40/60 = 40 × 3/60 × 3 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 150/180 = 120 + 150/180 = 270/180 - 270/180 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 40/60 + 30/36 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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