Add 1/60 and 28/8, Solve 1/60 + 3 4/8 as a fraction

Add 1/60 and 28/8

1^st number: 1/60, 2^nd number: 3 4/8

1/60 + 28/8 is 211/60.

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,
28/8 = 28 × 15/8 × 15 = 420/120
Add the two like fractions:
2/120 + 420/120 = 2 + 420/120 = 422/120
422/120 simplified gives 211/60
So, 1/60 + 28/8 = 211/60
In mixed form: 331/60

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