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Add 36/10 and 56/60

1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 56/60

36/10 + 56/60 is 68/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    36/10 = 36 × 6/10 × 6 = 216/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    56/60 = 56 × 1/60 × 1 = 56/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/60 + 56/60 = 216 + 56/60 = 272/60
  5. 272/60 simplified gives 68/15
  6. So, 36/10 + 56/60 = 68/15
    In mixed form: 48/15

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