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Add 54/8 and 56/60

1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 56/60

54/8 + 56/60 is 461/60.

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,
    54/8 = 54 × 15/8 × 15 = 810/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    56/60 = 56 × 2/60 × 2 = 112/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/120 + 112/120 = 810 + 112/120 = 922/120
  5. 922/120 simplified gives 461/60
  6. So, 54/8 + 56/60 = 461/60
    In mixed form: 741/60

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