Add 4/8 and 50/60
4/8 + 50/60 is 4/3.
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,
50/60 = 50 × 2/60 × 2 = 100/120 - Add the two like fractions:
60/120 + 100/120 = 60 + 100/120 = 160/120 - 160/120 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 4/8 + 50/60 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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