Add 8/4 and 14/60
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 14/60
8/4 + 14/60 is 67/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
8/4 = 8 × 15/4 × 15 = 120/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
14/60 = 14 × 1/60 × 1 = 14/60 - Add the two like fractions:
120/60 + 14/60 = 120 + 14/60 = 134/60 - 134/60 simplified gives 67/30
- So, 8/4 + 14/60 = 67/30
In mixed form: 27/30
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