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Add 3/36 and 7/5

1st number: 3/36, 2nd number: 1 2/5

3/36 + 7/5 is 89/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 5 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    3/36 = 3 × 5/36 × 5 = 15/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    7/5 = 7 × 36/5 × 36 = 252/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/180 + 252/180 = 15 + 252/180 = 267/180
  5. 267/180 simplified gives 89/60
  6. So, 3/36 + 7/5 = 89/60
    In mixed form: 129/60

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