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Add 70/8 and 12/60

1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 12/60

70/8 + 12/60 is 179/20.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    70/8 = 70 × 15/8 × 15 = 1050/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    12/60 = 12 × 2/60 × 2 = 24/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/120 + 24/120 = 1050 + 24/120 = 1074/120
  5. 1074/120 simplified gives 179/20
  6. So, 70/8 + 12/60 = 179/20
    In mixed form: 819/20

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