Add 8/80 and 1/60
8/80 + 1/60 is 7/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
8/80 = 8 × 3/80 × 3 = 24/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
1/60 = 1 × 4/60 × 4 = 4/240 - Add the two like fractions:
24/240 + 4/240 = 24 + 4/240 = 28/240 - 28/240 simplified gives 7/60
- So, 8/80 + 1/60 = 7/60
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