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Add 28/36 and 2/60

28/36 + 2/60 is 73/90.

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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,
   28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/180 + 6/180 = 140 + 6/180 = 146/180
5. 146/180 simplified gives 73/90
6. So, 28/36 + 2/60 = 73/90

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