Add 4/60 and 60/64
4/60 + 60/64 is 241/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
4/60 = 4 × 16/60 × 16 = 64/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
60/64 = 60 × 15/64 × 15 = 900/960 - Add the two like fractions:
64/960 + 900/960 = 64 + 900/960 = 964/960 - 964/960 simplified gives 241/240
- So, 4/60 + 60/64 = 241/240
In mixed form: 11/240
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