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Add 2/60 and 63/6

1st number: 2/60, 2nd number: 10 3/6

2/60 + 63/6 is 158/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 6 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
    63/6 = 63 × 10/6 × 10 = 630/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/60 + 630/60 = 2 + 630/60 = 632/60
  5. 632/60 simplified gives 158/15
  6. So, 2/60 + 63/6 = 158/15
    In mixed form: 108/15

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