Add 4/8 and 36/60
4/8 + 36/60 is 11/10.
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,
4/8 = 4 × 15/8 × 15 = 60/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
36/60 = 36 × 2/60 × 2 = 72/120 - Add the two like fractions:
60/120 + 72/120 = 60 + 72/120 = 132/120 - 132/120 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 4/8 + 36/60 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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