Add 1/60 and 81/80
1st number: 1/60, 2nd number: 1 1/80
1/60 + 81/80 is 247/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
1/60 = 1 × 4/60 × 4 = 4/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
81/80 = 81 × 3/80 × 3 = 243/240 - Add the two like fractions:
4/240 + 243/240 = 4 + 243/240 = 247/240 - So, 1/60 + 81/80 = 247/240
In mixed form: 17/240
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