Add 75/36 and 56/60
1st number: 2 3/36, 2nd number: 56/60
75/36 + 56/60 is 181/60.
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,
75/36 = 75 × 5/36 × 5 = 375/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
56/60 = 56 × 3/60 × 3 = 168/180 - Add the two like fractions:
375/180 + 168/180 = 375 + 168/180 = 543/180 - 543/180 simplified gives 181/60
- So, 75/36 + 56/60 = 181/60
In mixed form: 31/60
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