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Add 8/60 and 42/7

1st number: 8/60, 2nd number: 6 0/7

8/60 + 42/7 is 92/15.

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,
    42/7 = 42 × 60/7 × 60 = 2520/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/420 + 2520/420 = 56 + 2520/420 = 2576/420
  5. 2576/420 simplified gives 92/15
  6. So, 8/60 + 42/7 = 92/15
    In mixed form: 62/15

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