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Add 3/60 and 32/9

1st number: 3/60, 2nd number: 3 5/9

3/60 + 32/9 is 649/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    3/60 = 3 × 3/60 × 3 = 9/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    32/9 = 32 × 20/9 × 20 = 640/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/180 + 640/180 = 9 + 640/180 = 649/180
  5. So, 3/60 + 32/9 = 649/180
    In mixed form: 3109/180

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