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Add 24/9 and 8/60

1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 8/60

24/9 + 8/60 is 14/5.

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,
    24/9 = 24 × 20/9 × 20 = 480/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    8/60 = 8 × 3/60 × 3 = 24/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/180 + 24/180 = 480 + 24/180 = 504/180
  5. 504/180 simplified gives 14/5
  6. So, 24/9 + 8/60 = 14/5
    In mixed form: 24/5

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