Add 2/60 and 8/30
2/60 + 8/30 is 3/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 30 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 30 × 2 = 60,
8/30 = 8 × 2/30 × 2 = 16/60 - Add the two like fractions:
2/60 + 16/60 = 2 + 16/60 = 18/60 - 18/60 simplified gives 3/10
- So, 2/60 + 8/30 = 3/10
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