Add 42/36 and 9/60
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 9/60
42/36 + 9/60 is 79/60.
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,
42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180 - Add the two like fractions:
210/180 + 27/180 = 210 + 27/180 = 237/180 - 237/180 simplified gives 79/60
- So, 42/36 + 9/60 = 79/60
In mixed form: 119/60
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