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Add 45/2 and 60/36

1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 1 24/36

45/2 + 60/36 is 145/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 36 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 18 = 36,
    45/2 = 45 × 18/2 × 18 = 810/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    60/36 = 60 × 1/36 × 1 = 60/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/36 + 60/36 = 810 + 60/36 = 870/36
  5. 870/36 simplified gives 145/6
  6. So, 45/2 + 60/36 = 145/6
    In mixed form: 241/6

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