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Add 60/8 and 40/18

1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 2 4/18

60/8 + 40/18 is 175/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 18 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
    60/8 = 60 × 9/8 × 9 = 540/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
    40/18 = 40 × 4/18 × 4 = 160/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/72 + 160/72 = 540 + 160/72 = 700/72
  5. 700/72 simplified gives 175/18
  6. So, 60/8 + 40/18 = 175/18
    In mixed form: 913/18

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