Add 4/60 and 28/40
4/60 + 28/40 is 23/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
4/60 = 4 × 2/60 × 2 = 8/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
28/40 = 28 × 3/40 × 3 = 84/120 - Add the two like fractions:
8/120 + 84/120 = 8 + 84/120 = 92/120 - 92/120 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 4/60 + 28/40 = 23/30
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