Add 8/60 and 30/50
8/60 + 30/50 is 11/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 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 50 × 6 = 300,
30/50 = 30 × 6/50 × 6 = 180/300 - Add the two like fractions:
40/300 + 180/300 = 40 + 180/300 = 220/300 - 220/300 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 8/60 + 30/50 = 11/15
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