Add 3/60 and 30/70
3/60 + 30/70 is 67/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
3/60 = 3 × 7/60 × 7 = 21/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
30/70 = 30 × 6/70 × 6 = 180/420 - Add the two like fractions:
21/420 + 180/420 = 21 + 180/420 = 201/420 - 201/420 simplified gives 67/140
- So, 3/60 + 30/70 = 67/140
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