Add 60/80 and 7/60
60/80 + 7/60 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
60/80 = 60 × 3/80 × 3 = 180/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
7/60 = 7 × 4/60 × 4 = 28/240 - Add the two like fractions:
180/240 + 28/240 = 180 + 28/240 = 208/240 - 208/240 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 60/80 + 7/60 = 13/15
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