Add 8/15 and 4/60
8/15 + 4/60 is 3/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
8/15 = 8 × 4/15 × 4 = 32/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
4/60 = 4 × 1/60 × 1 = 4/60 - Add the two like fractions:
32/60 + 4/60 = 32 + 4/60 = 36/60 - 36/60 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 8/15 + 4/60 = 3/5
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