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Add 5/81 and 60/8

1st number: 5/81, 2nd number: 7 4/8

5/81 + 60/8 is 1225/162.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 8 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    5/81 = 5 × 8/81 × 8 = 40/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
    60/8 = 60 × 81/8 × 81 = 4860/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/648 + 4860/648 = 40 + 4860/648 = 4900/648
  5. 4900/648 simplified gives 1225/162
  6. So, 5/81 + 60/8 = 1225/162
    In mixed form: 791/162

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