Add 6/8 and 16/60
6/8 + 16/60 is 61/60.
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,
6/8 = 6 × 15/8 × 15 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
16/60 = 16 × 2/60 × 2 = 32/120 - Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 32/120 = 90 + 32/120 = 122/120 - 122/120 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 6/8 + 16/60 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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