Add 2/40 and 50/60
2/40 + 50/60 is 53/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
50/60 = 50 × 2/60 × 2 = 100/120 - Add the two like fractions:
6/120 + 100/120 = 6 + 100/120 = 106/120 - 106/120 simplified gives 53/60
- So, 2/40 + 50/60 = 53/60
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