Add 8/60 and 35/45
8/60 + 35/45 is 41/45.
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,
35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 140/180 = 24 + 140/180 = 164/180 - 164/180 simplified gives 41/45
- So, 8/60 + 35/45 = 41/45
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