Add 9/60 and 2/35
9/60 + 2/35 is 29/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
9/60 = 9 × 7/60 × 7 = 63/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
2/35 = 2 × 12/35 × 12 = 24/420 - Add the two like fractions:
63/420 + 24/420 = 63 + 24/420 = 87/420 - 87/420 simplified gives 29/140
- So, 9/60 + 2/35 = 29/140
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