Add 1/60 and 3/50
1/60 + 3/50 is 23/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
1/60 = 1 × 5/60 × 5 = 5/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
3/50 = 3 × 6/50 × 6 = 18/300 - Add the two like fractions:
5/300 + 18/300 = 5 + 18/300 = 23/300 - So, 1/60 + 3/50 = 23/300
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