Add 5/60 and 50/36
1st number: 5/60, 2nd number: 1 14/36
5/60 + 50/36 is 53/36.
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,
50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180 - Add the two like fractions:
15/180 + 250/180 = 15 + 250/180 = 265/180 - 265/180 simplified gives 53/36
- So, 5/60 + 50/36 = 53/36
In mixed form: 117/36
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