Add 60/5 and 48/36
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 1 12/36
60/5 + 48/36 is 40/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
60/5 = 60 × 36/5 × 36 = 2160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/180 + 240/180 = 2160 + 240/180 = 2400/180 - 2400/180 simplified gives 40/3
- So, 60/5 + 48/36 = 40/3
In mixed form: 131/3
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