Add 1/8 and 28/60
1/8 + 28/60 is 71/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
1/8 = 1 × 15/8 × 15 = 15/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
28/60 = 28 × 2/60 × 2 = 56/120 - Add the two like fractions:
15/120 + 56/120 = 15 + 56/120 = 71/120 - So, 1/8 + 28/60 = 71/120
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