Add 1/60 and 2/8
1/60 + 2/8 is 4/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
1/60 = 1 × 2/60 × 2 = 2/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
2/120 + 30/120 = 2 + 30/120 = 32/120 - 32/120 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 1/60 + 2/8 = 4/15
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