Add 5/2 and 36/60
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 36/60
5/2 + 36/60 is 31/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
5/2 = 5 × 30/2 × 30 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
36/60 = 36 × 1/60 × 1 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
150/60 + 36/60 = 150 + 36/60 = 186/60 - 186/60 simplified gives 31/10
- So, 5/2 + 36/60 = 31/10
In mixed form: 31/10
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