Add 6/60 and 4/28
6/60 + 4/28 is 17/70.
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,
4/28 = 4 × 15/28 × 15 = 60/420 - Add the two like fractions:
42/420 + 60/420 = 42 + 60/420 = 102/420 - 102/420 simplified gives 17/70
- So, 6/60 + 4/28 = 17/70
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