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Add 35/36 and 63/60

1st number: 35/36, 2nd number: 1 3/60

35/36 + 63/60 is 91/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    63/60 = 63 × 3/60 × 3 = 189/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/180 + 189/180 = 175 + 189/180 = 364/180
  5. 364/180 simplified gives 91/45
  6. So, 35/36 + 63/60 = 91/45
    In mixed form: 21/45

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