Add 3/60 and 8/40
3/60 + 8/40 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
3/60 = 3 × 2/60 × 2 = 6/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
8/40 = 8 × 3/40 × 3 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
6/120 + 24/120 = 6 + 24/120 = 30/120 - 30/120 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 3/60 + 8/40 = 1/4
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