Add 5/2 and 40/60, Solve 2 1/2 + 40/60 as a fraction

Add 5/2 and 40/60

1^st number: 2 1/2, 2^nd number: 40/60

5/2 + 40/60 is 19/6.

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,
5/2 = 5 × 30/2 × 30 = 150/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60
Add the two like fractions:
150/60 + 40/60 = 150 + 40/60 = 190/60
190/60 simplified gives 19/6
So, 5/2 + 40/60 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6

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