Add 28/6 and 2/60, Solve 4 4/6 + 2/60 as a fraction

Add 28/6 and 2/60

1^st number: 4 4/6, 2^nd number: 2/60

28/6 + 2/60 is 47/10.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
28/6 = 28 × 10/6 × 10 = 280/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60
Add the two like fractions:
280/60 + 2/60 = 280 + 2/60 = 282/60
282/60 simplified gives 47/10
So, 28/6 + 2/60 = 47/10
In mixed form: 47/10

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