Add 2/14 and 30/60
2/14 + 30/60 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
2/14 = 2 × 30/14 × 30 = 60/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
30/60 = 30 × 7/60 × 7 = 210/420 - Add the two like fractions:
60/420 + 210/420 = 60 + 210/420 = 270/420 - 270/420 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 2/14 + 30/60 = 9/14
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