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Add 20/9 and 5/60

1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 5/60

20/9 + 5/60 is 83/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    20/9 = 20 × 20/9 × 20 = 400/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    5/60 = 5 × 3/60 × 3 = 15/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/180 + 15/180 = 400 + 15/180 = 415/180
  5. 415/180 simplified gives 83/36
  6. So, 20/9 + 5/60 = 83/36
    In mixed form: 211/36

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