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Add 6/18 and 8/60

6/18 + 8/60 is 7/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    6/18 = 6 × 10/18 × 10 = 60/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    8/60 = 8 × 3/60 × 3 = 24/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/180 + 24/180 = 60 + 24/180 = 84/180
  5. 84/180 simplified gives 7/15
  6. So, 6/18 + 8/60 = 7/15

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