Add 9/36 and 9/60
9/36 + 9/60 is 2/5.
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,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 27/180 = 45 + 27/180 = 72/180 - 72/180 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 9/36 + 9/60 = 2/5
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