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Add 28/3 and 12/60

1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 12/60

28/3 + 12/60 is 143/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    28/3 = 28 × 20/3 × 20 = 560/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/60 + 12/60 = 560 + 12/60 = 572/60
  5. 572/60 simplified gives 143/15
  6. So, 28/3 + 12/60 = 143/15
    In mixed form: 98/15

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