Add 2/4 and 50/60
2/4 + 50/60 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
2/4 = 2 × 15/4 × 15 = 30/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
30/60 + 50/60 = 30 + 50/60 = 80/60 - 80/60 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 2/4 + 50/60 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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