Add 2/60 and 12/35
2/60 + 12/35 is 79/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
12/35 = 12 × 12/35 × 12 = 144/420 - Add the two like fractions:
14/420 + 144/420 = 14 + 144/420 = 158/420 - 158/420 simplified gives 79/210
- So, 2/60 + 12/35 = 79/210
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