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Add 54/3 and 60/8

1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 7 4/8

54/3 + 60/8 is 51/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    54/3 = 54 × 8/3 × 8 = 432/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    60/8 = 60 × 3/8 × 3 = 180/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/24 + 180/24 = 432 + 180/24 = 612/24
  5. 612/24 simplified gives 51/2
  6. So, 54/3 + 60/8 = 51/2
    In mixed form: 251/2

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