Add 60/2 and 56/3
1st number: 30 0/2, 2nd number: 18 2/3
60/2 + 56/3 is 146/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 3 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
60/2 = 60 × 3/2 × 3 = 180/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
56/3 = 56 × 2/3 × 2 = 112/6 - Add the two like fractions:
180/6 + 112/6 = 180 + 112/6 = 292/6 - 292/6 simplified gives 146/3
- So, 60/2 + 56/3 = 146/3
In mixed form: 482/3
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