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Add 6/60 and 36/8

1st number: 6/60, 2nd number: 4 4/8

6/60 + 36/8 is 23/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    6/60 = 6 × 2/60 × 2 = 12/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    36/8 = 36 × 15/8 × 15 = 540/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/120 + 540/120 = 12 + 540/120 = 552/120
  5. 552/120 simplified gives 23/5
  6. So, 6/60 + 36/8 = 23/5
    In mixed form: 43/5

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