Add 2/60 and 21/90
2/60 + 21/90 is 4/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 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 90 × 2 = 180,
21/90 = 21 × 2/90 × 2 = 42/180 - Add the two like fractions:
6/180 + 42/180 = 6 + 42/180 = 48/180 - 48/180 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 2/60 + 21/90 = 4/15
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