Add 54/7 and 36/60
1st number: 7 5/7, 2nd number: 36/60
54/7 + 36/60 is 291/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
54/7 = 54 × 60/7 × 60 = 3240/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
36/60 = 36 × 7/60 × 7 = 252/420 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/420 + 252/420 = 3240 + 252/420 = 3492/420 - 3492/420 simplified gives 291/35
- So, 54/7 + 36/60 = 291/35
In mixed form: 811/35
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