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Add 28/9 and 36/60

1^st number: 3 1/9, 2^nd number: 36/60

28/9 + 36/60 is 167/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   28/9 = 28 × 20/9 × 20 = 560/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   36/60 = 36 × 3/60 × 3 = 108/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/180 + 108/180 = 560 + 108/180 = 668/180
5. 668/180 simplified gives 167/45
6. So, 28/9 + 36/60 = 167/45
   In mixed form: 332/45

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