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Add 36/60 and 27/30

36/60 + 27/30 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 30 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    36/60 = 36 × 1/60 × 1 = 36/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    27/30 = 27 × 2/30 × 2 = 54/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/60 + 54/60 = 36 + 54/60 = 90/60
  5. 90/60 simplified gives 3/2
  6. So, 36/60 + 27/30 = 3/2
    In mixed form: 11/2

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