Add 18/8 and 8/60
1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 8/60
18/8 + 8/60 is 143/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
18/8 = 18 × 15/8 × 15 = 270/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
8/60 = 8 × 2/60 × 2 = 16/120 - Add the two like fractions:
270/120 + 16/120 = 270 + 16/120 = 286/120 - 286/120 simplified gives 143/60
- So, 18/8 + 8/60 = 143/60
In mixed form: 223/60
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