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Add 60/6 and 2/5

1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 2/5

60/6 + 2/5 is 52/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 5 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    60/6 = 60 × 5/6 × 5 = 300/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    2/5 = 2 × 6/5 × 6 = 12/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/30 + 12/30 = 300 + 12/30 = 312/30
  5. 312/30 simplified gives 52/5
  6. So, 60/6 + 2/5 = 52/5
    In mixed form: 102/5

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