Add 3/60 and 3/75
3/60 + 3/75 is 9/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
3/60 = 3 × 5/60 × 5 = 15/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
3/75 = 3 × 4/75 × 4 = 12/300 - Add the two like fractions:
15/300 + 12/300 = 15 + 12/300 = 27/300 - 27/300 simplified gives 9/100
- So, 3/60 + 3/75 = 9/100
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