Add 6/2 and 6/60
1st number: 3 0/2, 2nd number: 6/60
6/2 + 6/60 is 31/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/2 = 6 × 30/2 × 30 = 180/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
6/60 = 6 × 1/60 × 1 = 6/60 - Add the two like fractions:
180/60 + 6/60 = 180 + 6/60 = 186/60 - 186/60 simplified gives 31/10
- So, 6/2 + 6/60 = 31/10
In mixed form: 31/10
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