Add 7/36 and 30/60
7/36 + 30/60 is 25/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
7/36 = 7 × 5/36 × 5 = 35/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
30/60 = 30 × 3/60 × 3 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
35/180 + 90/180 = 35 + 90/180 = 125/180 - 125/180 simplified gives 25/36
- So, 7/36 + 30/60 = 25/36
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