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Add 36/60 and 20/8

1st number: 36/60, 2nd number: 2 4/8

36/60 + 20/8 is 31/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    36/60 = 36 × 2/60 × 2 = 72/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    20/8 = 20 × 15/8 × 15 = 300/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/120 + 300/120 = 72 + 300/120 = 372/120
  5. 372/120 simplified gives 31/10
  6. So, 36/60 + 20/8 = 31/10
    In mixed form: 31/10

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