Add 28/60 and 4/6
28/60 + 4/6 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
28/60 = 28 × 1/60 × 1 = 28/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
4/6 = 4 × 10/6 × 10 = 40/60 - Add the two like fractions:
28/60 + 40/60 = 28 + 40/60 = 68/60 - 68/60 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 28/60 + 4/6 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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