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Add 60/15 and 24/36

1st number: 4 0/15, 2nd number: 24/36

60/15 + 24/36 is 14/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 12 = 180,
    60/15 = 60 × 12/15 × 12 = 720/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/180 + 120/180 = 720 + 120/180 = 840/180
  5. 840/180 simplified gives 14/3
  6. So, 60/15 + 24/36 = 14/3
    In mixed form: 42/3

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