Add 15/3 and 1/60
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 1/60
153 + 160 is 30160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
153 = 15 × 203 × 20 = 30060 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
160 = 1 × 160 × 1 = 160 - Add the two like fractions:
30060 + 160 = 300 + 160 = 30160 - So, 15/3 + 1/60 = 301/60
In mixed form: 5160
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