Add 8/16 and 45/60
8/16 + 45/60 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
8/16 = 8 × 15/16 × 15 = 120/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
45/60 = 45 × 4/60 × 4 = 180/240 - Add the two like fractions:
120/240 + 180/240 = 120 + 180/240 = 300/240 - 300/240 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 8/16 + 45/60 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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