Add 6/60 and 2/28
6/60 + 2/28 is 6/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
6/60 = 6 × 7/60 × 7 = 42/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
2/28 = 2 × 15/28 × 15 = 30/420 - Add the two like fractions:
42/420 + 30/420 = 42 + 30/420 = 72/420 - 72/420 simplified gives 6/35
- So, 6/60 + 2/28 = 6/35
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