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Add 40/8 and 18/60

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 18/60

40/8 + 18/60 is 53/10.

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,
    40/8 = 40 × 15/8 × 15 = 600/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    18/60 = 18 × 2/60 × 2 = 36/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/120 + 36/120 = 600 + 36/120 = 636/120
  5. 636/120 simplified gives 53/10
  6. So, 40/8 + 18/60 = 53/10
    In mixed form: 53/10

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