Add 8/60 and 24/25
8/60 + 24/25 is 82/75.
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,
24/25 = 24 × 12/25 × 12 = 288/300 - Add the two like fractions:
40/300 + 288/300 = 40 + 288/300 = 328/300 - 328/300 simplified gives 82/75
- So, 8/60 + 24/25 = 82/75
In mixed form: 17/75
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