Add 50/5 and 2/60
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 2/60
50/5 + 2/60 is 301/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
50/5 = 50 × 12/5 × 12 = 600/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60 - Add the two like fractions:
600/60 + 2/60 = 600 + 2/60 = 602/60 - 602/60 simplified gives 301/30
- So, 50/5 + 2/60 = 301/30
In mixed form: 101/30
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