Add 7/60 and 75/80
7/60 + 75/80 is 253/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
7/60 = 7 × 4/60 × 4 = 28/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
75/80 = 75 × 3/80 × 3 = 225/240 - Add the two like fractions:
28/240 + 225/240 = 28 + 225/240 = 253/240 - So, 7/60 + 75/80 = 253/240
In mixed form: 113/240
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