Add 10/12 and 4/60
10/12 + 4/60 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
10/12 = 10 × 5/12 × 5 = 50/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
4/60 = 4 × 1/60 × 1 = 4/60 - Add the two like fractions:
50/60 + 4/60 = 50 + 4/60 = 54/60 - 54/60 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 10/12 + 4/60 = 9/10
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