Add 12/60 and 3/9
12/60 + 3/9 is 8/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
12/60 = 12 × 3/60 × 3 = 36/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
3/9 = 3 × 20/9 × 20 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
36/180 + 60/180 = 36 + 60/180 = 96/180 - 96/180 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 12/60 + 3/9 = 8/15
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