Add 15/60 and 15/30
15/60 + 15/30 is 3/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
15/60 = 15 × 1/60 × 1 = 15/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
15/30 = 15 × 2/30 × 2 = 30/60 - Add the two like fractions:
15/60 + 30/60 = 15 + 30/60 = 45/60 - 45/60 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 15/60 + 15/30 = 3/4
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