Add 10/60 and 1/8
10/60 + 1/8 is 7/24.
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,
10/60 = 10 × 2/60 × 2 = 20/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
1/8 = 1 × 15/8 × 15 = 15/120 - Add the two like fractions:
20/120 + 15/120 = 20 + 15/120 = 35/120 - 35/120 simplified gives 7/24
- So, 10/60 + 1/8 = 7/24
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