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Add 36/7 and 36/60

1st number: 5 1/7, 2nd number: 36/60

36/7 + 36/60 is 201/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    36/7 = 36 × 60/7 × 60 = 2160/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    36/60 = 36 × 7/60 × 7 = 252/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/420 + 252/420 = 2160 + 252/420 = 2412/420
  5. 2412/420 simplified gives 201/35
  6. So, 36/7 + 36/60 = 201/35
    In mixed form: 526/35

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