Add 2/60 and 7/28
2/60 + 7/28 is 17/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 28 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 28 × 15 = 420,
7/28 = 7 × 15/28 × 15 = 105/420 - Add the two like fractions:
14/420 + 105/420 = 14 + 105/420 = 119/420 - 119/420 simplified gives 17/60
- So, 2/60 + 7/28 = 17/60
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