Add 2/60 and 42/54
2/60 + 42/54 is 73/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
2/60 = 2 × 9/60 × 9 = 18/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
42/54 = 42 × 10/54 × 10 = 420/540 - Add the two like fractions:
18/540 + 420/540 = 18 + 420/540 = 438/540 - 438/540 simplified gives 73/90
- So, 2/60 + 42/54 = 73/90
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