Add 8/60 and 27/7
1st number: 8/60, 2nd number: 3 6/7
8/60 + 27/7 is 419/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 7 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 7 × 60 = 420,
27/7 = 27 × 60/7 × 60 = 1620/420 - Add the two like fractions:
56/420 + 1620/420 = 56 + 1620/420 = 1676/420 - 1676/420 simplified gives 419/105
- So, 8/60 + 27/7 = 419/105
In mixed form: 3104/105
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