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Add 8/60 and 15/9

1st number: 8/60, 2nd number: 1 6/9

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

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 9 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 9 × 20 = 180,
    15/9 = 15 × 20/9 × 20 = 300/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/180 + 300/180 = 24 + 300/180 = 324/180
  5. 324/180 simplified gives 9/5
  6. So, 8/60 + 15/9 = 9/5
    In mixed form: 14/5

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