Add 60/2 and 4/7
1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 4/7
60/2 + 4/7 is 214/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 7 is 14
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
60/2 = 60 × 7/2 × 7 = 420/14 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
4/7 = 4 × 2/7 × 2 = 8/14 - Add the two like fractions:
420/14 + 8/14 = 420 + 8/14 = 428/14 - 428/14 simplified gives 214/7
- So, 60/2 + 4/7 = 214/7
In mixed form: 304/7
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