Add 2/35 and 3/60
2/35 + 3/60 is 3/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
2/35 = 2 × 12/35 × 12 = 24/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
3/60 = 3 × 7/60 × 7 = 21/420 - Add the two like fractions:
24/420 + 21/420 = 24 + 21/420 = 45/420 - 45/420 simplified gives 3/28
- So, 2/35 + 3/60 = 3/28
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