Add 2/5 and 6/60
2/5 + 6/60 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
2/5 = 2 × 12/5 × 12 = 24/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60 - Add the two like fractions:
24/60 + 6/60 = 24 + 6/60 = 30/60 - 30/60 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 2/5 + 6/60 = 1/2
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