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Add 8/60 and 15/18

8/60 + 15/18 is 29/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    8/60 = 8 × 3/60 × 3 = 24/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    15/18 = 15 × 10/18 × 10 = 150/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/180 + 150/180 = 24 + 150/180 = 174/180
  5. 174/180 simplified gives 29/30
  6. So, 8/60 + 15/18 = 29/30

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