Add 2/60 and 9/36
2/60 + 9/36 is 17/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
9/36 = 9 × 5/36 × 5 = 45/180 - Add the two like fractions:
6/180 + 45/180 = 6 + 45/180 = 51/180 - 51/180 simplified gives 17/60
- So, 2/60 + 9/36 = 17/60
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