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Add 28/6 and 30/60

1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 30/60

28/6 + 30/60 is 31/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    28/6 = 28 × 10/6 × 10 = 280/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    30/60 = 30 × 1/60 × 1 = 30/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/60 + 30/60 = 280 + 30/60 = 310/60
  5. 310/60 simplified gives 31/6
  6. So, 28/6 + 30/60 = 31/6
    In mixed form: 51/6

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