Add 6/36 and 21/60
6/36 + 21/60 is 31/60.
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,
6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
21/60 = 21 × 3/60 × 3 = 63/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 63/180 = 30 + 63/180 = 93/180 - 93/180 simplified gives 31/60
- So, 6/36 + 21/60 = 31/60
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