Add 2/6 and 7/60
2/6 + 7/60 is 9/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
2/6 = 2 × 10/6 × 10 = 20/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
7/60 = 7 × 1/60 × 1 = 7/60 - Add the two like fractions:
20/60 + 7/60 = 20 + 7/60 = 27/60 - 27/60 simplified gives 9/20
- So, 2/6 + 7/60 = 9/20
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