Add 3/60 and 5/9
3/60 + 5/9 is 109/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
3/60 = 3 × 3/60 × 3 = 9/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
5/9 = 5 × 20/9 × 20 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
9/180 + 100/180 = 9 + 100/180 = 109/180 - So, 3/60 + 5/9 = 109/180
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