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Add 36/24 and 48/60

1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 48/60

36/24 + 48/60 is 23/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 60 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    48/60 = 48 × 2/60 × 2 = 96/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/120 + 96/120 = 180 + 96/120 = 276/120
  5. 276/120 simplified gives 23/10
  6. So, 36/24 + 48/60 = 23/10
    In mixed form: 23/10

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