Add 20/35 and 2/60
20/35 + 2/60 is 127/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
20/35 = 20 × 12/35 × 12 = 240/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
2/60 = 2 × 7/60 × 7 = 14/420 - Add the two like fractions:
240/420 + 14/420 = 240 + 14/420 = 254/420 - 254/420 simplified gives 127/210
- So, 20/35 + 2/60 = 127/210
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