Add 2/14 and 45/60
2/14 + 45/60 is 25/28.
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,
45/60 = 45 × 7/60 × 7 = 315/420 - Add the two like fractions:
60/420 + 315/420 = 60 + 315/420 = 375/420 - 375/420 simplified gives 25/28
- So, 2/14 + 45/60 = 25/28
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