Add 8/12 and 2/60
8/12 + 2/60 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60 - Add the two like fractions:
40/60 + 2/60 = 40 + 2/60 = 42/60 - 42/60 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 8/12 + 2/60 = 7/10
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