Add 2/81 and 7/60
2/81 + 7/60 is 229/1620.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 60 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
2/81 = 2 × 20/81 × 20 = 40/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
7/60 = 7 × 27/60 × 27 = 189/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
40/1620 + 189/1620 = 40 + 189/1620 = 229/1620 - So, 2/81 + 7/60 = 229/1620
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