Add 10/2 and 35/60
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 35/60
10/2 + 35/60 is 67/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
10/2 = 10 × 30/2 × 30 = 300/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
35/60 = 35 × 1/60 × 1 = 35/60 - Add the two like fractions:
300/60 + 35/60 = 300 + 35/60 = 335/60 - 335/60 simplified gives 67/12
- So, 10/2 + 35/60 = 67/12
In mixed form: 57/12
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