Add 8/36 and 16/60
8/36 + 16/60 is 22/45.
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,
8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
40/180 + 48/180 = 40 + 48/180 = 88/180 - 88/180 simplified gives 22/45
- So, 8/36 + 16/60 = 22/45
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