Add 2/60 and 6/15
2/60 + 6/15 is 13/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
6/15 = 6 × 4/15 × 4 = 24/60 - Add the two like fractions:
2/60 + 24/60 = 2 + 24/60 = 26/60 - 26/60 simplified gives 13/30
- So, 2/60 + 6/15 = 13/30
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