Add 7/2 and 6/60
1st number: 3 1/2, 2nd number: 6/60
72 + 660 is 185.
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,
72 = 7 × 302 × 30 = 21060 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
660 = 6 × 160 × 1 = 660 - Add the two like fractions:
21060 + 660 = 210 + 660 = 21660 - 216/60 simplified gives 185
- So, 7/2 + 6/60 = 18/5
In mixed form: 335
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