Add 2/3 and 5/60
2/3 + 5/60 is 3/4.
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,
2/3 = 2 × 20/3 × 20 = 40/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60 - Add the two like fractions:
40/60 + 5/60 = 40 + 5/60 = 45/60 - 45/60 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 2/3 + 5/60 = 3/4
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