Add 8/9 and 8/60
8/9 + 8/60 is 46/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
8/9 = 8 × 20/9 × 20 = 160/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
8/60 = 8 × 3/60 × 3 = 24/180 - Add the two like fractions:
160/180 + 24/180 = 160 + 24/180 = 184/180 - 184/180 simplified gives 46/45
- So, 8/9 + 8/60 = 46/45
In mixed form: 11/45
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