Add 1/9 and 4/60
1/9 + 4/60 is 8/45.
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,
1/9 = 1 × 20/9 × 20 = 20/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
4/60 = 4 × 3/60 × 3 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
20/180 + 12/180 = 20 + 12/180 = 32/180 - 32/180 simplified gives 8/45
- So, 1/9 + 4/60 = 8/45
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