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Add 54/36 and 60/9

1st number: 1 18/36, 2nd number: 6 6/9

54/36 + 60/9 is 49/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 9 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
    54/36 = 54 × 1/36 × 1 = 54/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    60/9 = 60 × 4/9 × 4 = 240/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/36 + 240/36 = 54 + 240/36 = 294/36
  5. 294/36 simplified gives 49/6
  6. So, 54/36 + 60/9 = 49/6
    In mixed form: 81/6

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