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Add 60/18 and 7/5

1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 1 2/5

60/18 + 7/5 is 71/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    60/18 = 60 × 5/18 × 5 = 300/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    7/5 = 7 × 18/5 × 18 = 126/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/90 + 126/90 = 300 + 126/90 = 426/90
  5. 426/90 simplified gives 71/15
  6. So, 60/18 + 7/5 = 71/15
    In mixed form: 411/15

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