Add 8/4 and 16/60
1st number: 2 0/4, 2nd number: 16/60
8/4 + 16/60 is 34/15.
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,
16/60 = 16 × 1/60 × 1 = 16/60 - Add the two like fractions:
120/60 + 16/60 = 120 + 16/60 = 136/60 - 136/60 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 8/4 + 16/60 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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