Add 8/16 and 5/60
8/16 + 5/60 is 7/12.
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,
5/60 = 5 × 4/60 × 4 = 20/240 - Add the two like fractions:
120/240 + 20/240 = 120 + 20/240 = 140/240 - 140/240 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 8/16 + 5/60 = 7/12
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