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Add 60/36 and 42/54

1st number: 1 24/36, 2nd number: 42/54

60/36 + 42/54 is 22/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    60/36 = 60 × 3/36 × 3 = 180/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    42/54 = 42 × 2/54 × 2 = 84/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/108 + 84/108 = 180 + 84/108 = 264/108
  5. 264/108 simplified gives 22/9
  6. So, 60/36 + 42/54 = 22/9
    In mixed form: 24/9

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