Add 1/6 and 2/60
16 + 260 is 15.
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,
16 = 1 × 106 × 10 = 1060 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
260 = 2 × 160 × 1 = 260 - Add the two like fractions:
1060 + 260 = 10 + 260 = 1260 - 12/60 simplified gives 15
- So, 1/6 + 2/60 = 1/5
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