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Add 36/6 and 54/60

1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 54/60

36/6 + 54/60 is 69/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    36/6 = 36 × 10/6 × 10 = 360/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    54/60 = 54 × 1/60 × 1 = 54/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/60 + 54/60 = 360 + 54/60 = 414/60
  5. 414/60 simplified gives 69/10
  6. So, 36/6 + 54/60 = 69/10
    In mixed form: 69/10

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