Add 5/36 and 35/60
5/36 + 35/60 is 13/18.
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,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
35/60 = 35 × 3/60 × 3 = 105/180 - Add the two like fractions:
25/180 + 105/180 = 25 + 105/180 = 130/180 - 130/180 simplified gives 13/18
- So, 5/36 + 35/60 = 13/18
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