Add 5/60 and 2/12
5/60 + 2/12 is 1/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Add the two like fractions:
5/60 + 10/60 = 5 + 10/60 = 15/60 - 15/60 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 5/60 + 2/12 = 1/4
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