Add 7/60 and 8/15
7/60 + 8/15 is 13/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
7/60 = 7 × 1/60 × 1 = 7/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
8/15 = 8 × 4/15 × 4 = 32/60 - Add the two like fractions:
7/60 + 32/60 = 7 + 32/60 = 39/60 - 39/60 simplified gives 13/20
- So, 7/60 + 8/15 = 13/20
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