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Add 60/3 and 25/8

1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 3 1/8

60/3 + 25/8 is 185/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 8 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    60/3 = 60 × 8/3 × 8 = 480/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    25/8 = 25 × 3/8 × 3 = 75/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/24 + 75/24 = 480 + 75/24 = 555/24
  5. 555/24 simplified gives 185/8
  6. So, 60/3 + 25/8 = 185/8
    In mixed form: 231/8

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