Add 45/8 and 4/60
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 4/60
45/8 + 4/60 is 683/120.
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,
45/8 = 45 × 15/8 × 15 = 675/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
4/60 = 4 × 2/60 × 2 = 8/120 - Add the two like fractions:
675/120 + 8/120 = 675 + 8/120 = 683/120 - So, 45/8 + 4/60 = 683/120
In mixed form: 583/120
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