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Add 60/8 and 50/15

1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 3 5/15

60/8 + 50/15 is 65/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 15 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    60/8 = 60 × 15/8 × 15 = 900/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    50/15 = 50 × 8/15 × 8 = 400/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/120 + 400/120 = 900 + 400/120 = 1300/120
  5. 1300/120 simplified gives 65/6
  6. So, 60/8 + 50/15 = 65/6
    In mixed form: 105/6

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