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Add 36/60 and 48/9

1st number: 36/60, 2nd number: 5 3/9

36/60 + 48/9 is 89/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    36/60 = 36 × 3/60 × 3 = 108/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    48/9 = 48 × 20/9 × 20 = 960/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/180 + 960/180 = 108 + 960/180 = 1068/180
  5. 1068/180 simplified gives 89/15
  6. So, 36/60 + 48/9 = 89/15
    In mixed form: 514/15

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