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Add 2/8 and 10/60

2/8 + 10/60 is 5/12.

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,
    2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    10/60 = 10 × 2/60 × 2 = 20/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/120 + 20/120 = 30 + 20/120 = 50/120
  5. 50/120 simplified gives 5/12
  6. So, 2/8 + 10/60 = 5/12

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