Add 3/18 and 6/60
3/18 + 6/60 is 4/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
3/18 = 3 × 10/18 × 10 = 30/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
6/60 = 6 × 3/60 × 3 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
30/180 + 18/180 = 30 + 18/180 = 48/180 - 48/180 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 3/18 + 6/60 = 4/15
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