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Add 3/2 and 18/60

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 18/60

3/2 + 18/60 is 9/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
    3/2 = 3 × 30/2 × 30 = 90/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    18/60 = 18 × 1/60 × 1 = 18/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/60 + 18/60 = 90 + 18/60 = 108/60
  5. 108/60 simplified gives 9/5
  6. So, 3/2 + 18/60 = 9/5
    In mixed form: 14/5

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