Add 60/80 and 14/36
60/80 + 14/36 is 41/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 36 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
60/80 = 60 × 9/80 × 9 = 540/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
14/36 = 14 × 20/36 × 20 = 280/720 - Add the two like fractions:
540/720 + 280/720 = 540 + 280/720 = 820/720 - 820/720 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 60/80 + 14/36 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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