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Add 60/9 and 8/15

1st number: 6 6/9, 2nd number: 8/15

60/9 + 8/15 is 36/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 15 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    60/9 = 60 × 5/9 × 5 = 300/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    8/15 = 8 × 3/15 × 3 = 24/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/45 + 24/45 = 300 + 24/45 = 324/45
  5. 324/45 simplified gives 36/5
  6. So, 60/9 + 8/15 = 36/5
    In mixed form: 71/5

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