Add 8/60 and 16/35
8/60 + 16/35 is 62/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
8/60 = 8 × 7/60 × 7 = 56/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
16/35 = 16 × 12/35 × 12 = 192/420 - Add the two like fractions:
56/420 + 192/420 = 56 + 192/420 = 248/420 - 248/420 simplified gives 62/105
- So, 8/60 + 16/35 = 62/105
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