Add 84/60 and 5/36
1st number: 1 24/60, 2nd number: 5/36
84/60 + 5/36 is 277/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Add the two like fractions:
252/180 + 25/180 = 252 + 25/180 = 277/180 - So, 84/60 + 5/36 = 277/180
In mixed form: 197/180
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