Add 5/60 and 2/40
5/60 + 2/40 is 2/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
5/60 = 5 × 2/60 × 2 = 10/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120 - Add the two like fractions:
10/120 + 6/120 = 10 + 6/120 = 16/120 - 16/120 simplified gives 2/15
- So, 5/60 + 2/40 = 2/15
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