Add 60/5 and 84/36
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 2 12/36
60/5 + 84/36 is 43/3.
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,
84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/180 + 420/180 = 2160 + 420/180 = 2580/180 - 2580/180 simplified gives 43/3
- So, 60/5 + 84/36 = 43/3
In mixed form: 141/3
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