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Add 8/60 and 50/9

1st number: 8/60, 2nd number: 5 5/9

8/60 + 50/9 is 256/45.

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,
    50/9 = 50 × 20/9 × 20 = 1000/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/180 + 1000/180 = 24 + 1000/180 = 1024/180
  5. 1024/180 simplified gives 256/45
  6. So, 8/60 + 50/9 = 256/45
    In mixed form: 531/45

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