Add 8/3 and 5/60
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 5/60
8/3 + 5/60 is 11/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
8/3 = 8 × 20/3 × 20 = 160/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60 - Add the two like fractions:
160/60 + 5/60 = 160 + 5/60 = 165/60 - 165/60 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 8/3 + 5/60 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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