Add 3/60 and 6/24
3/60 + 6/24 is 3/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
3/60 = 3 × 2/60 × 2 = 6/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
6/120 + 30/120 = 6 + 30/120 = 36/120 - 36/120 simplified gives 3/10
- So, 3/60 + 6/24 = 3/10
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