Add 1/60 and 36/24, Solve 1/60 + 1 12/24 as a fraction

Add 1/60 and 36/24

1^st number: 1/60, 2^nd number: 1 12/24

1/60 + 36/24 is 91/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
1/60 = 1 × 2/60 × 2 = 2/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120
Add the two like fractions:
2/120 + 180/120 = 2 + 180/120 = 182/120
182/120 simplified gives 91/60
So, 1/60 + 36/24 = 91/60
In mixed form: 131/60

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