Add 5/60 and 35/36
5/60 + 35/36 is 19/18.
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,
5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 175/180 = 15 + 175/180 = 190/180 - 190/180 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 5/60 + 35/36 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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