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Add 60/18 and 20/8

1st number: 3 6/18, 2nd number: 2 4/8

60/18 + 20/8 is 35/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 8 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    60/18 = 60 × 4/18 × 4 = 240/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    20/8 = 20 × 9/8 × 9 = 180/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/72 + 180/72 = 240 + 180/72 = 420/72
  5. 420/72 simplified gives 35/6
  6. So, 60/18 + 20/8 = 35/6
    In mixed form: 55/6

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