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Add 60/8 and 15/90

1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 15/90

60/8 + 15/90 is 23/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 90 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    60/8 = 60 × 45/8 × 45 = 2700/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    15/90 = 15 × 4/90 × 4 = 60/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/360 + 60/360 = 2700 + 60/360 = 2760/360
  5. 2760/360 simplified gives 23/3
  6. So, 60/8 + 15/90 = 23/3
    In mixed form: 72/3

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