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Add 12/36 and 9/60

12/36 + 9/60 is 29/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/180 + 27/180 = 60 + 27/180 = 87/180
  5. 87/180 simplified gives 29/60
  6. So, 12/36 + 9/60 = 29/60

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