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Add 30/8 and 81/60

1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 1 21/60

30/8 + 81/60 is 51/10.

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,
    30/8 = 30 × 15/8 × 15 = 450/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    81/60 = 81 × 2/60 × 2 = 162/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/120 + 162/120 = 450 + 162/120 = 612/120
  5. 612/120 simplified gives 51/10
  6. So, 30/8 + 81/60 = 51/10
    In mixed form: 51/10

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