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Add 60/5 and 8/9

1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 8/9

60/5 + 8/9 is 116/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    60/5 = 60 × 9/5 × 9 = 540/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    8/9 = 8 × 5/9 × 5 = 40/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/45 + 40/45 = 540 + 40/45 = 580/45
  5. 580/45 simplified gives 116/9
  6. So, 60/5 + 8/9 = 116/9
    In mixed form: 128/9

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