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Add 8/60 and 28/7

1st number: 8/60, 2nd number: 4 0/7

8/60 + 28/7 is 62/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 7 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    8/60 = 8 × 7/60 × 7 = 56/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
    28/7 = 28 × 60/7 × 60 = 1680/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/420 + 1680/420 = 56 + 1680/420 = 1736/420
  5. 1736/420 simplified gives 62/15
  6. So, 8/60 + 28/7 = 62/15
    In mixed form: 42/15

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