Add 2/8 and 7/60
2/8 + 7/60 is 11/30.
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,
2/8 = 2 × 15/8 × 15 = 30/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
7/60 = 7 × 2/60 × 2 = 14/120 - Add the two like fractions:
30/120 + 14/120 = 30 + 14/120 = 44/120 - 44/120 simplified gives 11/30
- So, 2/8 + 7/60 = 11/30
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