Add 60/70 and 1/80
60/70 + 1/80 is 487/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
60/70 = 60 × 8/70 × 8 = 480/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
1/80 = 1 × 7/80 × 7 = 7/560 - Add the two like fractions:
480/560 + 7/560 = 480 + 7/560 = 487/560 - So, 60/70 + 1/80 = 487/560
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