Add 9/36 and 96/60
1st number: 9/36, 2nd number: 1 36/60
9/36 + 96/60 is 37/20.
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,
96/60 = 96 × 3/60 × 3 = 288/180 - Add the two like fractions:
45/180 + 288/180 = 45 + 288/180 = 333/180 - 333/180 simplified gives 37/20
- So, 9/36 + 96/60 = 37/20
In mixed form: 117/20
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