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Add 5/60 and 90/36

1^st number: 5/60, 2^nd number: 2 18/36

5/60 + 90/36 is 31/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   90/36 = 90 × 5/36 × 5 = 450/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/180 + 450/180 = 15 + 450/180 = 465/180
5. 465/180 simplified gives 31/12
6. So, 5/60 + 90/36 = 31/12
   In mixed form: 27/12

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