Add 50/8 and 28/60
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 28/60
50/8 + 28/60 is 403/60.
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,
50/8 = 50 × 15/8 × 15 = 750/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
28/60 = 28 × 2/60 × 2 = 56/120 - Add the two like fractions:
750/120 + 56/120 = 750 + 56/120 = 806/120 - 806/120 simplified gives 403/60
- So, 50/8 + 28/60 = 403/60
In mixed form: 643/60
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