Add 3/9 and 28/60
3/9 + 28/60 is 4/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
3/9 = 3 × 20/9 × 20 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
28/60 = 28 × 3/60 × 3 = 84/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 84/180 = 60 + 84/180 = 144/180 - 144/180 simplified gives 4/5
- So, 3/9 + 28/60 = 4/5
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