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Add 9/60 and 36/25

1st number: 9/60, 2nd number: 1 11/25

9/60 + 36/25 is 159/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 25 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    9/60 = 9 × 5/60 × 5 = 45/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
    36/25 = 36 × 12/25 × 12 = 432/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/300 + 432/300 = 45 + 432/300 = 477/300
  5. 477/300 simplified gives 159/100
  6. So, 9/60 + 36/25 = 159/100
    In mixed form: 159/100

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