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Add 12/60 and 24/8

1st number: 12/60, 2nd number: 3 0/8

12/60 + 24/8 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    12/60 = 12 × 2/60 × 2 = 24/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    24/8 = 24 × 15/8 × 15 = 360/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/120 + 360/120 = 24 + 360/120 = 384/120
  5. 384/120 simplified gives 16/5
  6. So, 12/60 + 24/8 = 16/5
    In mixed form: 31/5

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