Add 49/36 and 10/60
1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 10/60
49/36 + 10/60 is 55/36.
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,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
10/60 = 10 × 3/60 × 3 = 30/180 - Add the two like fractions:
245/180 + 30/180 = 245 + 30/180 = 275/180 - 275/180 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 49/36 + 10/60 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
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