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Add 9/60 and 36/5

1st number: 9/60, 2nd number: 7 1/5

9/60 + 36/5 is 147/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 5 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    36/5 = 36 × 12/5 × 12 = 432/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/60 + 432/60 = 9 + 432/60 = 441/60
  5. 441/60 simplified gives 147/20
  6. So, 9/60 + 36/5 = 147/20
    In mixed form: 77/20

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