Add 60/10 and 30/36
1st number: 6 0/10, 2nd number: 30/36
60/10 + 30/36 is 41/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
60/10 = 60 × 18/10 × 18 = 1080/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/180 + 150/180 = 1080 + 150/180 = 1230/180 - 1230/180 simplified gives 41/6
- So, 60/10 + 30/36 = 41/6
In mixed form: 65/6
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