Add 64/8 and 18/60
1st number: 8 0/8, 2nd number: 18/60
64/8 + 18/60 is 83/10.
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,
64/8 = 64 × 15/8 × 15 = 960/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
18/60 = 18 × 2/60 × 2 = 36/120 - Add the two like fractions:
960/120 + 36/120 = 960 + 36/120 = 996/120 - 996/120 simplified gives 83/10
- So, 64/8 + 18/60 = 83/10
In mixed form: 83/10
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