Add 8/60 and 3/45
8/60 + 3/45 is 1/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
8/60 = 8 × 3/60 × 3 = 24/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
3/45 = 3 × 4/45 × 4 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 12/180 = 24 + 12/180 = 36/180 - 36/180 simplified gives 1/5
- So, 8/60 + 3/45 = 1/5
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