Add 7/8 and 30/60
7/8 + 30/60 is 11/8.
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,
7/8 = 7 × 15/8 × 15 = 105/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
30/60 = 30 × 2/60 × 2 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
105/120 + 60/120 = 105 + 60/120 = 165/120 - 165/120 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 7/8 + 30/60 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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