Add 60/36 and 15/60
1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 15/60
60/36 + 15/60 is 23/12.
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,
60/36 = 60 × 5/36 × 5 = 300/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
15/60 = 15 × 3/60 × 3 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
300/180 + 45/180 = 300 + 45/180 = 345/180 - 345/180 simplified gives 23/12
- So, 60/36 + 15/60 = 23/12
In mixed form: 111/12
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