Add 8/81 and 56/60
8/81 + 56/60 is 418/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 60 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
8/81 = 8 × 20/81 × 20 = 160/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
56/60 = 56 × 27/60 × 27 = 1512/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
160/1620 + 1512/1620 = 160 + 1512/1620 = 1672/1620 - 1672/1620 simplified gives 418/405
- So, 8/81 + 56/60 = 418/405
In mixed form: 113/405
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