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Add 50/36 and 7/60

1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 7/60

50/36 + 7/60 is 271/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    7/60 = 7 × 3/60 × 3 = 21/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/180 + 21/180 = 250 + 21/180 = 271/180
  5. So, 50/36 + 7/60 = 271/180
    In mixed form: 191/180

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