Add 8/60 and 42/80
8/60 + 42/80 is 79/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
42/80 = 42 × 3/80 × 3 = 126/240 - Add the two like fractions:
32/240 + 126/240 = 32 + 126/240 = 158/240 - 158/240 simplified gives 79/120
- So, 8/60 + 42/80 = 79/120
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