Add 36/80 and 8/60
36/80 + 8/60 is 7/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
36/80 = 36 × 3/80 × 3 = 108/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240 - Add the two like fractions:
108/240 + 32/240 = 108 + 32/240 = 140/240 - 140/240 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 36/80 + 8/60 = 7/12
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