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Add 2/60 and 1/8

2/60 + 1/8 is 19/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    1/8 = 1 × 15/8 × 15 = 15/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/120 + 15/120 = 4 + 15/120 = 19/120
  5. So, 2/60 + 1/8 = 19/120

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