Add 60/36 and 42/30
1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 1 12/30
60/36 + 42/30 is 46/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 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 30 × 6 = 180,
42/30 = 42 × 6/30 × 6 = 252/180 - Add the two like fractions:
300/180 + 252/180 = 300 + 252/180 = 552/180 - 552/180 simplified gives 46/15
- So, 60/36 + 42/30 = 46/15
In mixed form: 31/15
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