What is 22/60 + 1/2?
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Let's add
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Step 1Our denominators (bottom numbers) don't match, so we can't add yet. 60 goes into 2 evenly, so we only need to multiply one term to get a common denominator. Multiply 1 by 30, and get 30, then we multiply 2 by 30 and get 60. This gives us a new problem that looks like so:
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Step 2Since our denominators match, we can add the numerators. 22 + 30 = 52 So what's the answer so far?
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Step 3Can this fraction be reduced? First, we attempt to divide it by 2... Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 2? Yes! So we reduce it:
Now, try the same number again. Are both the numerator and the denominator evenly divisible by 2? Yes! So we reduce it:
Now, try the same number again. Nope. Try the next prime number, 3... Nope. Try the next prime number, 5... Nope. Try the next prime number, 7... Nope. Try the next prime number, 11... Nope. Try the next prime number, 13... Nope. Try the next prime number, 17... No good. 17 is larger than 13. So we're done reducing. Congratulations! Here's your final answer to 22/60 + 1/2
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