Add 8/60 and 3/16
8/60 + 3/16 is 77/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
3/16 = 3 × 15/16 × 15 = 45/240 - Add the two like fractions:
32/240 + 45/240 = 32 + 45/240 = 77/240 - So, 8/60 + 3/16 = 77/240
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