Add 12/60 and 6/8
12/60 + 6/8 is 19/20.
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,
12/60 = 12 × 2/60 × 2 = 24/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
6/8 = 6 × 15/8 × 15 = 90/120 - Add the two like fractions:
24/120 + 90/120 = 24 + 90/120 = 114/120 - 114/120 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 12/60 + 6/8 = 19/20
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