Add 3/30 and 2/60
3/30 + 2/60 is 2/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
3/30 = 3 × 2/30 × 2 = 6/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
2/60 = 2 × 1/60 × 1 = 2/60 - Add the two like fractions:
6/60 + 2/60 = 6 + 2/60 = 8/60 - 8/60 simplified gives 2/15
- So, 3/30 + 2/60 = 2/15
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