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Add 36/4 and 2/60

1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 2/60

36/4 + 2/60 is 271/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    36/4 = 36 × 15/4 × 15 = 540/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/60 + 2/60 = 540 + 2/60 = 542/60
  5. 542/60 simplified gives 271/30
  6. So, 36/4 + 2/60 = 271/30
    In mixed form: 91/30

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