Add 8/60 and 35/36
8/60 + 35/36 is 199/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
35/36 = 35 × 5/36 × 5 = 175/180 - Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 175/180 = 24 + 175/180 = 199/180 - So, 8/60 + 35/36 = 199/180
In mixed form: 119/180
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