Add 2/60 and 30/9
1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 3 3/9
2/60 + 30/9 is 101/30.
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,
30/9 = 30 × 20/9 × 20 = 600/180 - Add the two like fractions:
6/180 + 600/180 = 6 + 600/180 = 606/180 - 606/180 simplified gives 101/30
- So, 2/60 + 30/9 = 101/30
In mixed form: 311/30
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