Add 8/60 and 6/16
8/60 + 6/16 is 61/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 16 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 16 × 15 = 240,
6/16 = 6 × 15/16 × 15 = 90/240 - Add the two like fractions:
32/240 + 90/240 = 32 + 90/240 = 122/240 - 122/240 simplified gives 61/120
- So, 8/60 + 6/16 = 61/120
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