Add 5/6 and 5/60
5/6 + 5/60 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
5/6 = 5 × 10/6 × 10 = 50/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60 - Add the two like fractions:
50/60 + 5/60 = 50 + 5/60 = 55/60 - 55/60 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 5/6 + 5/60 = 11/12
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