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Add 60/3 and 3/28

1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 3/28

60/3 + 3/28 is 563/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    60/3 = 60 × 28/3 × 28 = 1680/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    3/28 = 3 × 3/28 × 3 = 9/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/84 + 9/84 = 1680 + 9/84 = 1689/84
  5. 1689/84 simplified gives 563/28
  6. So, 60/3 + 3/28 = 563/28
    In mixed form: 203/28

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