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Add 8/36 and 9/60

8/36 + 9/60 is 67/180.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   8/36 = 8 × 5/36 × 5 = 40/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   9/60 = 9 × 3/60 × 3 = 27/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/180 + 27/180 = 40 + 27/180 = 67/180
5. So, 8/36 + 9/60 = 67/180

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