Add 2/60 and 50/7
1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 7 1/7
2/60 + 50/7 is 1507/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 7 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
50/7 = 50 × 60/7 × 60 = 3000/420 - Add the two like fractions:
14/420 + 3000/420 = 14 + 3000/420 = 3014/420 - 3014/420 simplified gives 1507/210
- So, 2/60 + 50/7 = 1507/210
In mixed form: 737/210
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