Add 8/60 and 18/25
8/60 + 18/25 is 64/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
8/60 = 8 × 5/60 × 5 = 40/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
18/25 = 18 × 12/25 × 12 = 216/300 - Add the two like fractions:
40/300 + 216/300 = 40 + 216/300 = 256/300 - 256/300 simplified gives 64/75
- So, 8/60 + 18/25 = 64/75
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