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Add 60/36 and 18/75

1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 18/75

60/36 + 18/75 is 143/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 75 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    60/36 = 60 × 25/36 × 25 = 1500/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    18/75 = 18 × 12/75 × 12 = 216/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1500/900 + 216/900 = 1500 + 216/900 = 1716/900
  5. 1716/900 simplified gives 143/75
  6. So, 60/36 + 18/75 = 143/75
    In mixed form: 168/75

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