Add 2/60 and 1/81
2/60 + 1/81 is 37/810.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 81 is 1620
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
2/60 = 2 × 27/60 × 27 = 54/1620 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
1/81 = 1 × 20/81 × 20 = 20/1620 - Add the two like fractions:
54/1620 + 20/1620 = 54 + 20/1620 = 74/1620 - 74/1620 simplified gives 37/810
- So, 2/60 + 1/81 = 37/810
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