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Add 60/5 and 8/36

1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 8/36

60/5 + 8/36 is 110/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    60/5 = 60 × 36/5 × 36 = 2160/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/180 + 40/180 = 2160 + 40/180 = 2200/180
  5. 2200/180 simplified gives 110/9
  6. So, 60/5 + 8/36 = 110/9
    In mixed form: 122/9

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