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Add 35/9 and 18/60

1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 18/60

35/9 + 18/60 is 377/90.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    35/9 = 35 × 20/9 × 20 = 700/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    18/60 = 18 × 3/60 × 3 = 54/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/180 + 54/180 = 700 + 54/180 = 754/180
  5. 754/180 simplified gives 377/90
  6. So, 35/9 + 18/60 = 377/90
    In mixed form: 417/90

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