Add 8/60 and 15/8
1st number: 8/60, 2nd number: 1 7/8
8/60 + 15/8 is 241/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
8/60 = 8 × 2/60 × 2 = 16/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
15/8 = 15 × 15/8 × 15 = 225/120 - Add the two like fractions:
16/120 + 225/120 = 16 + 225/120 = 241/120 - So, 8/60 + 15/8 = 241/120
In mixed form: 21/120
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