Add 8/60 and 4/12
8/60 + 4/12 is 7/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
8/60 = 8 × 1/60 × 1 = 8/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
4/12 = 4 × 5/12 × 5 = 20/60 - Add the two like fractions:
8/60 + 20/60 = 8 + 20/60 = 28/60 - 28/60 simplified gives 7/15
- So, 8/60 + 4/12 = 7/15
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