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Add 60/8 and 50/9

1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 5 5/9

60/8 + 50/9 is 235/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 9 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 9 × 8 = 72,
    50/9 = 50 × 8/9 × 8 = 400/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/72 + 400/72 = 540 + 400/72 = 940/72
  5. 940/72 simplified gives 235/18
  6. So, 60/8 + 50/9 = 235/18
    In mixed form: 131/18

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