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Add 2/4 and 5/60

2/4 + 5/60 is 7/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    2/4 = 2 × 15/4 × 15 = 30/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/60 + 5/60 = 30 + 5/60 = 35/60
  5. 35/60 simplified gives 7/12
  6. So, 2/4 + 5/60 = 7/12

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