Add 6/36 and 42/60
6/36 + 42/60 is 13/15.
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,
42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 126/180 = 30 + 126/180 = 156/180 - 156/180 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 6/36 + 42/60 = 13/15
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