Add 5/8 and 14/60
5/8 + 14/60 is 103/120.
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,
5/8 = 5 × 15/8 × 15 = 75/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
14/60 = 14 × 2/60 × 2 = 28/120 - Add the two like fractions:
75/120 + 28/120 = 75 + 28/120 = 103/120 - So, 5/8 + 14/60 = 103/120
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