Add 8/28 and 18/60, Solve 8/28 + 18/60 as a fraction

Add 8/28 and 18/60

8/28 + 18/60 is 41/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
8/28 = 8 × 15/28 × 15 = 120/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
18/60 = 18 × 7/60 × 7 = 126/420
Add the two like fractions:
120/420 + 126/420 = 120 + 126/420 = 246/420
246/420 simplified gives 41/70
So, 8/28 + 18/60 = 41/70

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