Add 4/60 and 5/8
4/60 + 5/8 is 83/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
4/60 = 4 × 2/60 × 2 = 8/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
5/8 = 5 × 15/8 × 15 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
8/120 + 75/120 = 8 + 75/120 = 83/120 - So, 4/60 + 5/8 = 83/120
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