Add 2/18 and 60/8, Solve 2/18 + 7 4/8 as a fraction

Add 2/18 and 60/8

1^st number: 2/18, 2^nd number: 7 4/8

2/18 + 60/8 is 137/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 8 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
2/18 = 2 × 4/18 × 4 = 8/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
60/8 = 60 × 9/8 × 9 = 540/72
Add the two like fractions:
8/72 + 540/72 = 8 + 540/72 = 548/72
548/72 simplified gives 137/18
So, 2/18 + 60/8 = 137/18
In mixed form: 711/18

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