Add 16/60 and 2/8
16/60 + 2/8 is 31/60.
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,
16/60 = 16 × 2/60 × 2 = 32/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
32/120 + 30/120 = 32 + 30/120 = 62/120 - 62/120 simplified gives 31/60
- So, 16/60 + 2/8 = 31/60
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