Add 10/60 and 9/12
10/60 + 9/12 is 11/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
10/60 = 10 × 1/60 × 1 = 10/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
9/12 = 9 × 5/12 × 5 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
10/60 + 45/60 = 10 + 45/60 = 55/60 - 55/60 simplified gives 11/12
- So, 10/60 + 9/12 = 11/12
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