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Add 60/28 and 5/60

1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 5/60

60/28 + 5/60 is 187/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    60/28 = 60 × 15/28 × 15 = 900/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    5/60 = 5 × 7/60 × 7 = 35/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/420 + 35/420 = 900 + 35/420 = 935/420
  5. 935/420 simplified gives 187/84
  6. So, 60/28 + 5/60 = 187/84
    In mixed form: 219/84

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