Add 2/60 and 2/9
2/60 + 2/9 is 23/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
2/9 = 2 × 20/9 × 20 = 40/180 - Add the two like fractions:
6/180 + 40/180 = 6 + 40/180 = 46/180 - 46/180 simplified gives 23/90
- So, 2/60 + 2/9 = 23/90
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