Add 6/36 and 27/60
6/36 + 27/60 is 37/60.
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,
27/60 = 27 × 3/60 × 3 = 81/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 81/180 = 30 + 81/180 = 111/180 - 111/180 simplified gives 37/60
- So, 6/36 + 27/60 = 37/60
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