Add 8/60 and 4/9
8/60 + 4/9 is 26/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 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 9 × 20 = 180,
4/9 = 4 × 20/9 × 20 = 80/180 - Add the two like fractions:
24/180 + 80/180 = 24 + 80/180 = 104/180 - 104/180 simplified gives 26/45
- So, 8/60 + 4/9 = 26/45
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