Add 50/60 and 2/5
50/60 + 2/5 is 37/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
2/5 = 2 × 12/5 × 12 = 24/60 - Add the two like fractions:
50/60 + 24/60 = 50 + 24/60 = 74/60 - 74/60 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 50/60 + 2/5 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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