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Add 60/2 and 4/6

1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 4/6

60/2 + 4/6 is 92/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 6 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
    60/2 = 60 × 3/2 × 3 = 180/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
    4/6 = 4 × 1/6 × 1 = 4/6
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/6 + 4/6 = 180 + 4/6 = 184/6
  5. 184/6 simplified gives 92/3
  6. So, 60/2 + 4/6 = 92/3
    In mixed form: 302/3

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