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Add 36/25 and 8/60

1st number: 1 11/25, 2nd number: 8/60

36/25 + 8/60 is 118/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 60 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    36/25 = 36 × 12/25 × 12 = 432/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    8/60 = 8 × 5/60 × 5 = 40/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/300 + 40/300 = 432 + 40/300 = 472/300
  5. 472/300 simplified gives 118/75
  6. So, 36/25 + 8/60 = 118/75
    In mixed form: 143/75

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