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Add 30/7 and 36/60

1st number: 4 2/7, 2nd number: 36/60

30/7 + 36/60 is 171/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    30/7 = 30 × 60/7 × 60 = 1800/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    36/60 = 36 × 7/60 × 7 = 252/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/420 + 252/420 = 1800 + 252/420 = 2052/420
  5. 2052/420 simplified gives 171/35
  6. So, 30/7 + 36/60 = 171/35
    In mixed form: 431/35

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