Add 2/60 and 6/50
2/60 + 6/50 is 23/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
2/60 = 2 × 5/60 × 5 = 10/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
6/50 = 6 × 6/50 × 6 = 36/300 - Add the two like fractions:
10/300 + 36/300 = 10 + 36/300 = 46/300 - 46/300 simplified gives 23/150
- So, 2/60 + 6/50 = 23/150
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