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Add 64/60 and 30/8

1st number: 1 4/60, 2nd number: 3 6/8

64/60 + 30/8 is 289/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    64/60 = 64 × 2/60 × 2 = 128/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    30/8 = 30 × 15/8 × 15 = 450/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    128/120 + 450/120 = 128 + 450/120 = 578/120
  5. 578/120 simplified gives 289/60
  6. So, 64/60 + 30/8 = 289/60
    In mixed form: 449/60

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