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Add 18/8 and 5/60

1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 5/60

18/8 + 5/60 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    18/8 = 18 × 15/8 × 15 = 270/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    5/60 = 5 × 2/60 × 2 = 10/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/120 + 10/120 = 270 + 10/120 = 280/120
  5. 280/120 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 18/8 + 5/60 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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