Add 6/60 and 70/36
1st number: 6/60, 2nd number: 1 34/36
6/60 + 70/36 is 92/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
6/60 = 6 × 3/60 × 3 = 18/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
70/36 = 70 × 5/36 × 5 = 350/180 - Add the two like fractions:
18/180 + 350/180 = 18 + 350/180 = 368/180 - 368/180 simplified gives 92/45
- So, 6/60 + 70/36 = 92/45
In mixed form: 22/45
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