Add 54/36 and 4/60
1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 4/60
54/36 + 4/60 is 47/30.
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,
54/36 = 54 × 5/36 × 5 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 12/180 = 270 + 12/180 = 282/180 - 282/180 simplified gives 47/30
- So, 54/36 + 4/60 = 47/30
In mixed form: 117/30
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