Add 2/28 and 8/60
2/28 + 8/60 is 43/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
2/28 = 2 × 15/28 × 15 = 30/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
8/60 = 8 × 7/60 × 7 = 56/420 - Add the two like fractions:
30/420 + 56/420 = 30 + 56/420 = 86/420 - 86/420 simplified gives 43/210
- So, 2/28 + 8/60 = 43/210
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