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Add 8/2 and 9/60

1st number: 4 0/2, 2nd number: 9/60

8/2 + 9/60 is 83/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
    8/2 = 8 × 30/2 × 30 = 240/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    9/60 = 9 × 1/60 × 1 = 9/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/60 + 9/60 = 240 + 9/60 = 249/60
  5. 249/60 simplified gives 83/20
  6. So, 8/2 + 9/60 = 83/20
    In mixed form: 43/20

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