Add 60/30 and 20/36
1st number: 2 0/30, 2nd number: 20/36
60/30 + 20/36 is 23/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
60/30 = 60 × 6/30 × 6 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 100/180 = 360 + 100/180 = 460/180 - 460/180 simplified gives 23/9
- So, 60/30 + 20/36 = 23/9
In mixed form: 25/9
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