Add 8/20 and 6/60
8/20 + 6/60 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
8/20 = 8 × 3/20 × 3 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60 - Add the two like fractions:
24/60 + 6/60 = 24 + 6/60 = 30/60 - 30/60 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 8/20 + 6/60 = 1/2
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 16/20+6/60 8/20+12/60 8/40+6/60 24/20+6/60 8/20+18/60 8/60+6/60 40/20+6/60 8/20+30/60 56/20+6/60 8/20+42/60