Add 75/60 and 5/8
1st number: 1 15/60, 2nd number: 5/8
75/60 + 5/8 is 15/8.
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,
75/60 = 75 × 2/60 × 2 = 150/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
5/8 = 5 × 15/8 × 15 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
150/120 + 75/120 = 150 + 75/120 = 225/120 - 225/120 simplified gives 15/8
- So, 75/60 + 5/8 = 15/8
In mixed form: 17/8
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