Add 2/60 and 6/40
2/60 + 6/40 is 11/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
6/40 = 6 × 3/40 × 3 = 18/120 - Add the two like fractions:
4/120 + 18/120 = 4 + 18/120 = 22/120 - 22/120 simplified gives 11/60
- So, 2/60 + 6/40 = 11/60
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