Add 60/8 and 50/3
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 16 2/3
60/8 + 50/3 is 145/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 3 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
60/8 = 60 × 3/8 × 3 = 180/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
50/3 = 50 × 8/3 × 8 = 400/24 - Add the two like fractions:
180/24 + 400/24 = 180 + 400/24 = 580/24 - 580/24 simplified gives 145/6
- So, 60/8 + 50/3 = 145/6
In mixed form: 241/6
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