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Add 2/60 and 8/15

2/60 + 8/15 is 17/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    8/15 = 8 × 4/15 × 4 = 32/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/60 + 32/60 = 2 + 32/60 = 34/60
  5. 34/60 simplified gives 17/30
  6. So, 2/60 + 8/15 = 17/30

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