Add 56/36 and 84/60
1st number: 1 20/36, 2nd number: 1 24/60
56/36 + 84/60 is 133/45.
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,
56/36 = 56 × 5/36 × 5 = 280/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180 - Add the two like fractions:
280/180 + 252/180 = 280 + 252/180 = 532/180 - 532/180 simplified gives 133/45
- So, 56/36 + 84/60 = 133/45
In mixed form: 243/45
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