Add 80/60 and 36/64
1st number: 1 20/60, 2nd number: 36/64
80/60 + 36/64 is 91/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
80/60 = 80 × 16/60 × 16 = 1280/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
36/64 = 36 × 15/64 × 15 = 540/960 - Add the two like fractions:
1280/960 + 540/960 = 1280 + 540/960 = 1820/960 - 1820/960 simplified gives 91/48
- So, 80/60 + 36/64 = 91/48
In mixed form: 143/48
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