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Add 9/60 and 10/8

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

9/60 + 10/8 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    9/60 = 9 × 2/60 × 2 = 18/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    10/8 = 10 × 15/8 × 15 = 150/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/120 + 150/120 = 18 + 150/120 = 168/120
  5. 168/120 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 9/60 + 10/8 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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