Add 2/60 and 28/32
2/60 + 28/32 is 109/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 32 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
2/60 = 2 × 8/60 × 8 = 16/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
28/32 = 28 × 15/32 × 15 = 420/480 - Add the two like fractions:
16/480 + 420/480 = 16 + 420/480 = 436/480 - 436/480 simplified gives 109/120
- So, 2/60 + 28/32 = 109/120
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