Add 70/60 and 4/8
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 4/8
70/60 + 4/8 is 5/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
70/60 = 70 × 2/60 × 2 = 140/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
4/8 = 4 × 15/8 × 15 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
140/120 + 60/120 = 140 + 60/120 = 200/120 - 200/120 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 70/60 + 4/8 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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