Add 60/36 and 30/54
1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 30/54
60/36 + 30/54 is 20/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
60/36 = 60 × 3/36 × 3 = 180/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
30/54 = 30 × 2/54 × 2 = 60/108 - Add the two like fractions:
180/108 + 60/108 = 180 + 60/108 = 240/108 - 240/108 simplified gives 20/9
- So, 60/36 + 30/54 = 20/9
In mixed form: 22/9
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