Add 3/6 and 2/60
36 + 260 is 815.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
36 = 3 × 106 × 10 = 3060 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
260 = 2 × 160 × 1 = 260 - Add the two like fractions:
3060 + 260 = 30 + 260 = 3260 - 32/60 simplified gives 815
- So, 3/6 + 2/60 = 8/15
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