Add 8/14 and 12/60
8/14 + 12/60 is 27/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
8/14 = 8 × 30/14 × 30 = 240/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
12/60 = 12 × 7/60 × 7 = 84/420 - Add the two like fractions:
240/420 + 84/420 = 240 + 84/420 = 324/420 - 324/420 simplified gives 27/35
- So, 8/14 + 12/60 = 27/35
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