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Add 3/5 and 30/60

3/5 + 30/60 is 11/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
    3/5 = 3 × 12/5 × 12 = 36/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    30/60 = 30 × 1/60 × 1 = 30/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/60 + 30/60 = 36 + 30/60 = 66/60
  5. 66/60 simplified gives 11/10
  6. So, 3/5 + 30/60 = 11/10
    In mixed form: 11/10

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