Add 2/60 and 2/15
2/60 + 2/15 is 1/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
2/15 = 2 × 4/15 × 4 = 8/60 - Add the two like fractions:
2/60 + 8/60 = 2 + 8/60 = 10/60 - 10/60 simplified gives 1/6
- So, 2/60 + 2/15 = 1/6
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