Add 7/10 and 60/36
1st number: 7/10, 2nd number: 1 24/36
7/10 + 60/36 is 71/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
7/10 = 7 × 18/10 × 18 = 126/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
60/36 = 60 × 5/36 × 5 = 300/180 - Add the two like fractions:
126/180 + 300/180 = 126 + 300/180 = 426/180 - 426/180 simplified gives 71/30
- So, 7/10 + 60/36 = 71/30
In mixed form: 211/30
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