Add 30/2 and 1/60
1st number: 15 0/2, 2nd number: 1/60
30/2 + 1/60 is 901/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
30/2 = 30 × 30/2 × 30 = 900/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60 - Add the two like fractions:
900/60 + 1/60 = 900 + 1/60 = 901/60 - So, 30/2 + 1/60 = 901/60
In mixed form: 151/60
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