Add 8/16 and 7/60
8/16 + 7/60 is 37/60.
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,
7/60 = 7 × 4/60 × 4 = 28/240 - Add the two like fractions:
120/240 + 28/240 = 120 + 28/240 = 148/240 - 148/240 simplified gives 37/60
- So, 8/16 + 7/60 = 37/60
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