Add 5/60 and 2/7
5/60 + 2/7 is 31/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
5/60 = 5 × 7/60 × 7 = 35/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
2/7 = 2 × 60/7 × 60 = 120/420 - Add the two like fractions:
35/420 + 120/420 = 35 + 120/420 = 155/420 - 155/420 simplified gives 31/84
- So, 5/60 + 2/7 = 31/84
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