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Add 36/4 and 60/45

1st number: 9 0/4, 2nd number: 1 15/45

36/4 + 60/45 is 31/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    36/4 = 36 × 45/4 × 45 = 1620/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    60/45 = 60 × 4/45 × 4 = 240/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/180 + 240/180 = 1620 + 240/180 = 1860/180
  5. 1860/180 simplified gives 31/3
  6. So, 36/4 + 60/45 = 31/3
    In mixed form: 101/3

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